Electrical Engineer III
About The Position
Daikin Applied is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to design and develop electrical power and control systems for HVAC chillers. The systems include VFD-driven permanent magnet motors, dedicated medium-voltage power supplies, electrical control panels, and associated schematics. This is an on-site position in Plymouth, Minnesota. The role plans and manages engineering activities, deliverables, and project schedules; develops electrical and electronic system specifications; and leads testing, qualification, and performance evaluation. It also provides technical leadership throughout product development, leads cross-functional project execution and technical problem-solving, and drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and reliability issues. The engineer leads electrical subsystem design, integration, and validation for chiller platforms, oversees test equipment and procedures, and supports installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in laboratory and field environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 7 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
- Expertise in power electronics, power distribution, VFDs, motor drives, and control systems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and global stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to support occasional international meetings outside normal business hours.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical system design, power electronics, controls, HVAC systems, or related engineering disciplines.
- Fluency in Japanese.
- Experience designing and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system architectures.
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), inverters, or motor drive systems.
- Experience with harmonic mitigation technologies and power quality solutions.
- Experience with UL standards and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with EMC evaluation and testing.
- Experience with electrical enclosure and control panel design.
- Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
- Experience with Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage engineering activities, deliverables, and project schedules.
- Develop specifications for electrical and electronic systems used in chiller products.
- Lead test planning, qualification activities, and performance evaluations.
- Analyze test data and drive design improvements to meet product requirements.
- Provide technical leadership during product development and management reviews.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive project execution and resolve technical challenges.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and reliability issues.
- Lead the design, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems for chiller platforms.
- Develop and oversee test equipment, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
- Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts in laboratory and field environments.
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
- 401K 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.
- 10% bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
