Test Engineer III

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! Test Engineer III – Plymouth, MN – Onsite Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a Test Engineer III to work in a large research and development laboratory evaluating performance of new HVAC products and technologies. Under intermittent supervision, you will work on a team that provide subject matter expertise to build and improve test facilities involving mechanical and electrical systems, data acquisition, control and automation. You will lead lab initiatives to prepare the equipment, people, and processes in support of the development of products and technologies across the portfolio of products. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Onsite, Plymouth, MN

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated success and progressive responsibility in an engineering role
Knowledge and proficiency in testing methods for components, systems, and complete machines
Knowledge and proficiency in statistical methods related to test and product development disciplines
Ability to plan and prioritize multiple activities in a resource constrained environment.
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated success in mentoring technical colleagues
Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Possess exceptional organization and communication skills including ability to prepare clear and concise technical and status reports
Ability to interpret and create technical standards
Knowledge and proficiency the specification and setup of complex, automated test setups

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field
Test engineering experience
LabVIEW certification and EPA refrigerant certification
Thorough understanding of HVAC equipment and components
Proficient with fundamentals of instrumentation, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, electrical and power measurements, and analog/digital data acquisition.
Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and strength of materials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to multitask & reprioritize tasks frequently
Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with vendors to perform work and services relating to mechanical/electrical facility systems
Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with laboratory, design, and product marketing teams
Experience with PLC and PID controllers
Experience working in R&D center/lab setting

Responsibilities

Apply and further develop skills related to mechanical and electrical HVAC systems toward new product development engineering activities
Act as primary technical resource for troubleshooting issues with test cells, instrumentation, data acquisition software, and test units, particularly for difficult and in-depth issues
Create technical project plans for new or upgrades to existing capital test equipment, with limited supervision
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to ensure testing expectations are clearly defined and communicated, providing technical insights and recommendations
Champion data collection process, from acquiring signals to data verification and reporting.
Provide comprehensive technical oversight as required for general testing activities to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity of result
Implement laboratory process improvements related to productivity, metrics, and continuous improvement
Review, comprehend, and interpret external testing standards and how they apply to internal testing procedures
Develop new testing methodologies for incorporation into existing testing methods and procedures, particularly for in-depth and novel testing needs
Lead and coordinate activities with product engineers and a team of technicians, providing technical guidance
Lead and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with limited supervision.
Analyze and interpret data from test results.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists
Actively and continuously develops existing technical expertise and expands into other areas as needs of the organization dictate