Engineering Technician II

Daikin Applied Americas • Plymouth, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! This position is part of our planned lab expansion, with hiring expected to take place throughout 2026. Daikin Applied is seeking an HVAC Test Technician III. We offer a 4-day work week, a 10% shift differential for 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 12:30 AM, Monday – Thursday), and a climate-controlled facility. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth and believes in the importance of including diverse people, perspectives, and ideas. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related experience
• Experience related to mechanical test lab or field service (preferred)
• Fork truck training/license, Man lift training/license, Universal card, or R410a card (preferred)
• Mentorship experience (preferred)
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing activities in accordance with standard procedures, test requirements, and the ISO 17025 standard.
• Perform scheduled instrument verification checks and periodic facility maintenance.
• Set up and operate complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Identify and report nonconformities and abnormal testing conditions.
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are upheld at all times.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EH&S safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory and project teams.
• Obtain fork truck training/license, scissor lift training/license, or refrigerant handling certifications.
• Perform test unit setup according to lab procedures and test request requirements.
• Create records of testing activities and document them according to laboratory procedures.
• Improve laboratory activities on a continuous basis.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair test units and facilities.
• Provide direction, assistance and training to other technicians (senior roles only).

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• $5,000 sign on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree