Custom Engineer

daikinapplied; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is seeking a Custom Engineer II in Plymouth, MN with a hybrid work arrangement. You will design and develop new products and enhancements, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate across engineering and marketing to advance competitive solutions.

The role requires a technical bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience, with opportunities to influence product design, test planning, and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering field
• 4+ years of related experience or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Provide imaginative and thorough solutions to difficult problems
• Provide technical leadership in the cross-functional pricing process
• Support project management as technical lead or overall project manager for moderate programs
• Evaluate designs and cost improvements to strengthen competitive position
• Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using DOE when needed
• Analyze test data to verify performance and safety specifications
• Coordinate procurement of materials for prototypes and model changes
• Suggest cost-optimization through design and vendor changes
• Perform technical analysis of competitive products for marketing support
• Assist sales and marketing with product presentations and customer support
• Utilize CAD/design software for engineering tasks
• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

PC skills (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree (Technical/Scientific/Engineering)

Tools

CAD applications

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Custom Engineer II - Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

Daikin Applied is seeking a Custom Engineer who will design and develop new products and product improvements by performing the duties below.

Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide imaginative and thorough solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Provide technical leadership in Daikin's proprietary cross-functional Factory Pricing Authorization process
• Support project management as technical lead, or for moderate programs as overall project manager
• Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company
• Procure materials needed to construct prototypes and supervises the design engineering of new models
• Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using Design of Experiments as needed for complex problems with many variables
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional, performance, and safety specifications
• Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new materials to support model changes
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes
• Perform technical analysis of competitive products and provide data-driven support to marketing initiatives
• Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer support
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and product design reviews

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Technical, Scientific, Engineering)
• 4+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of engineering
• PC skills including Microsoft office applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

Your Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering in the HVAC industry
• Proficiency in agile project-management
• Basic skills with CAD applications

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 $74,200 - $124,300 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which these positions fall. 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!