Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager

Daikin Applied Americas•Staunton, VA

2d•Onsite

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 is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager. The Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager will supervise and coordinate activities of the Electrical Engineering Department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Staunton, VA or Plymouth, MN – On-site Your Responsibilities: Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts Analyze technology trends and market demand for planning projects Manage the timely revision of drawings and bills of material, as required Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products Forecast operating costs of the department and direct the preparation of budget requests Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations Provides direction and example for the interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations, and develop recommendations accordingly Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner Your Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering 8+ years of related experience 5+ years of people supervisor or management experience UL Electrical Standards and Regulations Electrical Modeling and Simulation experience Skilled in Engineering Processes such as DFMEA, DVP&R etc. Preferred Qualifications: HVAC industry experience Experience with motor and VFD design Your Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer match Paid time off and company-paid holidays Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $138,700-$237,000 + 25% bonus in Virginia and Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend 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

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
8+ years of related experience
5+ years of people supervisor or management experience
UL Electrical Standards and Regulations
Electrical Modeling and Simulation experience
Skilled in Engineering Processes such as DFMEA, DVP&R etc.

Nice To Haves

HVAC industry experience
Experience with motor and VFD design

Responsibilities

Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures
Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts
Analyze technology trends and market demand for planning projects
Manage the timely revision of drawings and bills of material, as required
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
Forecast operating costs of the department and direct the preparation of budget requests
Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
Provides direction and example for the interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities
Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations, and develop recommendations accordingly
Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner