Mechanical Designer I
About The Position
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a Mechanical Designer. The Designer will use computer-based tools to design parts and assemblies, create production drawings, and manage a parts list. Designers will also originate, develop, or modify product designs from conception to finished manufacturing documentation assuring quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability, and cost has been considered. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Plymouth, MN – Hybrid What you will do: Create engineering documentation including SolidWorks, modeling, fabrication and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards Translate engineering/marketing intent into manufacturing documentation Work with Marketing/Sales to provide documentation for original designs or custom modifications of current products to meet weekly production schedules Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost effectiveness Complete work assignments within a determined time frame and use judgment in determining assignment goals Gain knowledge of design and manufacturing practices, processes, and Daikin products Demonstrate an understanding of legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic Be part of and function in a team environment including cross functional and inter-departmental teams What’s in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more 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
Requirements
- Vocational, Technical, Associates in Design/Drafting, or Engineering Bachelor's Degree
- 0+ years of related experience
- Experience designing in SolidWorks or related
- Experience with Excel
- The ability to travel up to 10% (mostly to factories located in MN)
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sheet metal and tubing design and/or HVAC products
- Experience working with flowcharts and variable geometry
Responsibilities
- Create engineering documentation including SolidWorks, modeling, fabrication and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards
- Translate engineering/marketing intent into manufacturing documentation
- Work with Marketing/Sales to provide documentation for original designs or custom modifications of current products to meet weekly production schedules
- Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills
- Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost effectiveness
- Complete work assignments within a determined time frame and use judgment in determining assignment goals
- Gain knowledge of design and manufacturing practices, processes, and Daikin products
- Demonstrate an understanding of legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic
- Be part of and function in a team environment including cross functional and inter-departmental teams
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 with the federal, state, and local law
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
