Innovation And Technology Co-op

Do you have a passion for global sustainability and innovation? Are you motivated to realize solutions to our generation’s greatest sustainability challenges by combining new technologies and business models with the resources of multinational industry leader?

Danfoss is a provider of motive power, cooling, heating, and power electronics systems that enable sustainable development and a green restart. Danfoss Innovation Accelerator in Cambridge, MA is searching for an Innovation and Technology Co-op to join our team for a 6-month term. The role will fuel the future of Danfoss by developing new solutions, growth strategies, and entrepreneurial processes to support our core businesses.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of technology, partnership, and growth opportunities that support, enhance, and/or evolve the Danfoss capabilities across the globe
• Support strategy formation and execution for incubating and scaling new businesses and/or products
• Provide strategic guidance and foster value-creation from external technologies in core businesses across the global Danfoss organization
• Engage with industry leaders and corporate partners to increase Danfoss brand recognition, including attracting high performing, diverse individuals who will support the Danfoss Innovation Accelerator mission.

JOB & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, and/or Innovation management.
• Experience demonstrating strong business strategy fundamentals, startup experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills with experience working in cross-functional teams

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in a B2B business development, project management, or marketing role
• Experience with development of proof-of-concept and scaling of new solutions
• Accountability for industrial commercialization or corporate entrepreneurship projects
• Experience in the automation, robotics, electrification, digital solutions, HVACR, and/or off-highway industries is a plus

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.