Data Engineer III

daikinapplied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance plan

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Plymouth, MN, the world’s largest HVAC company, seeks a Data Engineer III to lead analytics in our R&D lab. You will own data systems, develop automation, dashboards, and ML models to uncover insights and support quality and engineering decisions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in data analytics/science/engineering, 5+ years of experience, Python and SQL, Power BI, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data-related field as listed in the qualifications.
• 5+ years of analytics or data science experience; 3+ years with a master's.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation and analysis.
• Power BI Desktop and Power BI Cloud Services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop data automation strategy and roadmap with Digital, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Develop, publish, and enhance dashboards tracking KPIs for lab operations and quality.
• Write, validate, and maintain scripts to automate data collection and reporting.
• Create ML and statistical models to detect trends and anomalies in lab data.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering, Quality, and Digital teams; share documentation and train peers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Machine learning modeling

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

MS Power Apps

MS Office

Databases (ETL/Storage)

Job description

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

Data Engineer III - Plymouth, MN - Onsite

Daikin Applied is seeking a Data Engineer III who will be the key analytics expert in an R&D laboratory that evaluates the performance of new HVAC products and technologies. As the primary technical lead for lab data systems, you will be influential in creating a strategic vision for and providing insights from the laboratory analytics and data.

Location: Onsite, Plymouth, MN

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop data automation strategy and roadmap aligned with Digital, Quality, and Engineering teams for enhanced data insights and automation
• Develop, improve, and publish existing dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) for laboratory operation, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making for laboratory and quality activities
• Write, validate, and maintain scripts and queries to automate data collection, standardize formats, and reduce manual reporting effort
• Create machine learning (ML) models and statistical models to discover trends and detect anomalies in laboratory test data Adapt existing work with changing laboratory and digital softwares
• Collaborate with Test Engineering, Quality, and Digital teams
• Maintain and create documentation related to scripts, models, and dashboards
• Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of data quality and analytics skills to peers

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years (or 3+ years with a masters) of professional experience in analytics, data science, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, automation, and analysis or equivalent programs
• Proficiency in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Cloud Services or equivalent business intelligence/data visualization tools
• Proficient in MS Power Apps and MS Office
• Experience with databases including data collection, transformation, and storage
• Experience in creating machine learning (ML) models, statistical models, and anomaly detection
• Strong verbal/written communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to multitask

Your Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in R&D lab, manufacturing, or operations work environment

Your Benefits:

• 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 $90,000 - $153,300 in Minnesota plus a 10% bonus. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.