Senior IP Consultant Shape the Future of Off-Highway Innovation

Danfoss Power Solutions is a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics, electrification, and software solutions. Our technologies are at the heart of off-highway machinery—from construction and agriculture to material handling and marine applications. As our innovations accelerate toward more intelligent, connected, and sustainable systems, the role of Intellectual Property is more critical than ever.

Job Responsibilities

• IP Protection – Identifying and securing patents, trade secrets, and other rights
• IP Portfolio Management – Optimizing the value and relevance of our assets
• Freedom-to-Operate – Assessing risks and enabling safe innovation
• IP Enforcement – Safeguarding Danfoss’ rights globally

Collaborating closely with R&D, business leaders, and external patent attorneys across regions, especially in Germany, the US, and China. This role combines deep technical insight with legal acumen and business understanding. You’ll need to see the fine details in complex inventions, while also stepping back to understand the broader strategic context.

Your Background

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• 10+ years of experience in IP, preferably including time as a patent attorney
• A strong understanding of European patent law; qualification as a European Patent Attorney (or working towards it) is a plus
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments
• Excellent English communication skills—written and spoken

We Value Candidates Who Are

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured
• Proactive, curious, and passionate about innovation
• Skilled at communicating with both engineers and executives

For further information about the position, please contact Brian Stevens, Senior Manager Patents EU, on brian.stevens@danfoss.com. For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Bjørn Jepsen at +45 6012 2680.

Employee Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.