Power and Electronics Technician
About The Position
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Power and Electronics Technician to support our Research & Development Laboratory. This role is responsible for electrical testing, troubleshooting, instrumentation, controls support, and laboratory infrastructure improvements across a wide range of HVAC product development programs. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! This position offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge HVAC technologies in a hands-on R&D environment, supporting innovative product development, advanced testing, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product platforms.
Requirements
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Controls, or a related field
- Strong understanding of electrical power systems, industrial controls, and instrumentation
- Experience reading and modifying electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems, power analyzers, and electrical test equipment
- Working knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, and industrial control systems
- Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional engineering teams
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, or R&D environment
- UL testing or product certification experience
- Knowledge of HVAC equipment and controls
- AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software experience
- Hands-on experience with control panel assembly and modification
- Programming experience with common PLC platforms
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, install, and configure power analyzers and electrical test equipment
- Develop and audit Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for test units and laboratory test facilities
- Perform electrical troubleshooting on test units, test systems, and facility equipment
- Execute DAQ (Data Acquisition) system wiring, electrical panel modifications, and related electrical work
- Install current transformers (CTs) and supporting instrumentation within test units
- Rewire test units, control panels, and associated electrical systems as required
- Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics for laboratory equipment and test facilities
- Identify and recommend improvements to laboratory infrastructure, test setups, and processes to improve efficiency and reliability
- Assist in the design and development of in-house electrical test systems, controls architecture, and experimental test setups
- Expand laboratory testing capabilities and provide support for UL compliance testing across multiple product lines
- Support and execute Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and configuration activities
- Assist with PLC troubleshooting, diagnostics, and programming
- Perform electrical repairs and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment and test systems
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff to support development, validation, and compliance testing activities
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- PTO
- 401K match
- Support for community involvement
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
