Design & Drafting Intern

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

141d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Design & Drafting Intern in Plymouth, MN! Daikin Applied is a global leader in providing innovative HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Design & Drafting Intern to join our dynamic Design team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of mechanical design within a leading organization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Plymouth, MN Timeline: This Internship opportunity is for May-August 2026 What’s in it for you: You will have the opportunity to own a meaningful, real-life project within the Design Department that can directly create a positive impact on Daikin Applied’s HVAC Development An opportunity to build relationships with other students beyond your department The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best What you will do: Create full-scale 3D models using SolidWorks of HVAC components and assemblies Understand project requirements from Engineering and Marketing, plan out your project and the parts you need to design and execute your own mini-design project Create a summary of the project/s worked on at the end of the summer and present it to management Minimum Qualifications: Sophomore or Junior enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Product/Industrial Design or 1st year student enrolled in an associate degree program in Mechanical Design/Engineering CAD Minimum of 1 year in Mechanical Design schooling by May 2026 Exposure to SolidWorks Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to using Excel formulas or programming (VBA) Reside within a 300-mile radius of our Plymouth, MN office The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $24/hr-$27/hr. This represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will be dependent on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

• Sophomore or Junior enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Product/Industrial Design or 1st year student enrolled in an associate degree program in Mechanical Design/Engineering CAD
• Minimum of 1 year in Mechanical Design schooling by May 2026
• Exposure to SolidWorks
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to using Excel formulas or programming (VBA)
• Reside within a 300-mile radius of our Plymouth, MN office

Responsibilities

• Create full-scale 3D models using SolidWorks of HVAC components and assemblies
• Understand project requirements from Engineering and Marketing, plan out your project and the parts you need to design and execute your own mini-design project
• Create a summary of the project/s worked on at the end of the summer and present it to management

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree