Controls Engineer II – Hardware/Electrical

Daikin Applied Americas•Plymouth, MN

1d•$74,200 - $124,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Engineer II – Hardware/Electrical responsible for designing, developing, testing and implementing controls systems for Daikin’s cutting-edge HVAC equipment. Under direct supervision, you will collaborate with project teams, design detailed controls systems, program control sequences and ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively to meet the environmental needs of various customers. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline
4+ years of experience designing embedded hardware or electrical systems
Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, power supplies, signal conditioning, microcontrollers, and mixed-signal electronics
Experience with electrical schematics, PCB design, and hardware development tools
Understanding of control systems, sensors, actuators, relays, contactors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control panel design
Proficiency using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, programmable power supplies, and electronic loads
Familiarity with temperature, pressure, humidity, airflow, and current sensing technologies used in HVAC applications
Knowledge of EMC/EMI design practices, UL/CSA safety standards, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform hardware root cause analysis.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced product development environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline)
Experience designing embedded hardware or electrical systems for HVAC controls, industrial controls, or building automation products
Understanding of HVAC equipment, components and operations
Experience with communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, CAN, RS-485, and Ethernet

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate embedded hardware and electrical control systems for commercial (Preferably HVAC) equipment, including controllers, I/O modules, and peripheral devices
Develop analog and digital circuit designs for microcontroller-based control platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives are met
Create and maintain electrical schematics, PCB designs, BOMs, and engineering documentation
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, software, manufacturing, test, and product management teams throughout the product development lifecycle
Design, execute, and support hardware verification and validation testing, including functional, environmental, and reliability testing of a control systems
Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Evaluate and integrate sensors and instrumentation commonly used in HVAC systems, including temperature (RTDs and thermistors), pressure, humidity, airflow, current, and voltage sensing devices
Support communication interface development and troubleshooting for HVAC protocols and field buses such as BACnet, Modbus, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, and USB
Evaluate electronic components and suppliers, support component qualification, and manage component obsolescence and lifecycle changes
Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness
Support EMC/EMI, electrical safety, UL/CSA compliance, and regulatory testing activities
Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, field service, and product management during product launches and sustaining engineering activities
Perform competitive product evaluations and recommend technology improvements for next-generation HVAC controls