Unleash your Potential as a Danfoss Postgraduate
At Danfoss, we are committed to building a better, more sustainable future through smart, energy-efficient, and electrified solutions.
For over 50 years, the Postgraduate Program has played a key role in our mission by nurturing talent and accelerating career growth. With nearly 200 program alumni continuing to make impactful contributions at Danfoss, the program has been instrumental in driving innovation and shaping the company’s global success.
By fostering a culture of trust, respect, and continuous learning within a decentralized organization, we empower our employees to grow under strong leadership while contributing to meaningful projects that shape industries and support a more sustainable future.
Start Your Career at Danfoss: A Hands-on Program
The Postgraduate Program goes beyond theory, providing direct exposure to our operations and dynamic work environment.
Participants will step onto the factory floors, collaborate with customers, and work hands-on with our products and technologies - learning firsthand what drives innovation and efficiency at Danfoss.
Turn your Master’s Degree into a Sustainable Career
We bring together ambitious changemakers from diverse backgrounds and equip them with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in a global industrial company.
Through practical tasks and close collaboration with experienced colleagues, participants develop their skills, gain industry insights, and build a strong foundation for a meaningful and sustainable career at Danfoss.
Explore the two Postgraduate Programs
Danfoss offer two distinct Postgraduate Programs—Finance and Global—each spanning two years.
Both programs consist of three rotations, each lasting eight months, with at least one rotation taking place abroad to provide an international perspective.
The Finance Postgraduate Program equips participants with the skills and experience needed to excel as finance practitioners at Danfoss, while the Global Postgraduate Program enables participants to develop cross-functional expertise, focusing on customer interaction and factory operations.
The Finance Postgraduate Program
The Finance Postgraduate Program is designed for graduates eager to build a strong foundation in the Danfoss Finance Model. This finance-focused journey provides hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of the financial factors that drive critical business decisions at Danfoss.
Participants will work across key financial disciplines, such as factory and plant controlling, financial planning, margin analysis, and management reporting, while also gaining valuable exposure to various business functions within the company.
A key task of a finance postgraduate includes e.g. preparing estimation reports, where participants analyze divisional sales data and forecast monthly results against targets. Additionally, they will collaborate with areas such as supply chain and factory performance to identify opportunities for improving safety, quality, delivery, costs, and productivity.
The program offers a deep dive into the financial engine room, providing a clear understanding of how Danfoss' transactional services operate.
Designed to equip our finance postgraduates with the essential skills, insights, and expertise, the program prepares them to thrive in a finance career at Danfoss.
The Global Postgraduate Program
The Global Postgraduate Program is designed for graduates who are passionate about learning how we collaborate with our customers to drive decarbonization and deliver long-term value from both a business development and operational perspective.
This journey is structured around three rotations that provide participants with a holistic understanding of not only Danfoss but also the key drivers behind a global manufacturing company.
In practice, this means that participants must complete:
- One commercial rotation, focusing on sales and customer interactions.
- One rotation in one of our factories, with a particular focus on product development, supply chains, and logistics.
Factory experience offers insight into how we achieve operational excellence at Danfoss, while the commercial experience provides knowledge of customer needs and market dynamics.
The combined experiences will equip participants with crucial insights into how we balance operational efficiency with market demands.
Global postgraduates will not only gain valuable international experience but also develop a comprehensive understanding of Danfoss' mission and how we engineer tomorrow by putting energy efficiency first.
Get to know some of our Alumni
Pernille Bjørnskov
“There are almost endless opportunities to how you can do it, so that’s the fascinating part.”
Andrej Lawaetz Bendtsen
“Danfoss invests in you, but it is your own ambitions and will to achieve that define how far you go”
Jonas Banse
”We can’t change everything in the world but we can make a difference in energy savings that impact the climate change”
Support and Growth
We are committed to fostering the growth and success of our postgraduates. Through a combination of hands-on experiences, tailored development opportunities, and dedicated support, we aim to equip our participants with the tools they need to excel at Danfoss.
Kickoff in Denmark
The postgraduate journey begins in Nordborg or Graasten, Denmark, where all participants undertake their first rotation. Here, they take on their initial responsibilities while becoming part of a supportive postgraduate community.
After the first rotation, our postgraduates have the flexibility to shape their next two rotations, allowing them to align their experience with both the program’s learning objectives and their own career goals. This personalized approach ensures a meaningful and targeted development journey.
Mentorship and Buddy
Each participant is paired with an experienced mentor from Danfoss for career guidance and a buddy—a postgraduate one year ahead— who provides practical advice, insights, and networking support.
Development Hubs
The journey at Danfoss begins with a one-week onboarding bootcamp, where participants gain insights into the company’s culture and values.
Throughout the program, they will have access to international development experiences and unique learning opportunities, all designed to accelerate their career growth.
We will begin accepting applications from November 2025 for graduates who are ready to start their postgraduate journey in September 2026.
In the meantime, register your interest to receive the latest news and updates about the program.
Why Become a Danfoss Postgraduate?
Accelerate Your Global Career
Our Postgraduate Programs open doors to international opportunities—both during and after the program. With Danfoss operating in over 100 countries, you’ll get hands-on experience in diverse markets and workplaces worldwide.
Through three cross-functional rotations, you’ll develop essential business acumen, ensuring a smooth transition from academia to the professional world.
Build a powerful Danfoss Network
Expand your professional connections through three dynamic rotations, working with exciting tasks and collaborating with colleagues across the globe.
Starting your journey near our headquarters in Sønderborg, you’ll gain deep insight into Danfoss' DNA while joining a vibrant community of like-minded international professionals.
Discover Personal Direction
Discover your strengths, refine your career aspirations, and achieve personal growth through experiential learning and dedicated mentorship.
