Controls Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement controls systems for its HVAC equipment. Under direct supervision, the engineer collaborates with project teams to design controls systems, program control sequences, and help ensure systems operate efficiently and meet customer environmental needs. The role is based onsite in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with laboratory, design, and product marketing teams.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with vendors providing work and services related to mechanical/electrical facility systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, or a related field.
• Understanding of HVAC equipment and components.
• Ability to read an electrical schematic.
• Exposure to instrumentation fundamentals, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, electrical and power measurements, and analog/digital data acquisition.
• Formal coursework in measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and strength of materials.
• Programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Under supervision, provide limited advice and analyze information within a specific function for others in the organization.
• With guidance from experienced engineers, evaluate and analyze products and designs and recommend cost improvements to strengthen the company's competitive position.
• Identify and procure materials needed to construct prototypes and participate in engineering the design of new models.
• Support the planning and development of prototype test programs.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine whether designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Assist with analyzing, evaluating, sourcing, and coordinating procurement of materials and components for model changes.
• With direction, analyze and recommend cost-improvement ideas involving products, vendors, and design changes.
• Perform technical analysis of competitive products.
• Support Sales and Marketing with product presentations and customer literature.
• Support Manufacturing with implementation of controls systems in manufactured products.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level