Custom Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Custom Engineer II in Plymouth, MN (Hybrid) to design and develop new products and improvements. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive value and performance.

The successful candidate will analyze designs, lead testing programs, and support marketing with data-driven insights while leveraging CAD tools and Office software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field with 4+ years of related experience.
• Strong engineering knowledge and ability to lead cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic CAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and product improvements.
• Provide technical leadership in cross-functional processes.
• Lead projects as technical or overall project manager as appropriate.
• Evaluate designs and cost improvements to improve competitiveness.
• Prototype and test designs, using DOE for complex problems.
• Coordinate procurement of materials for prototypes and model changes.
• Support marketing with data-driven product analyses and presentations.
• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews and collaboration.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project leadership

Cross-functional

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

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 productsand 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!