Electrical Engineer III: HVAC Power & Controls

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer III in Plymouth, MN (on-site) to design and develop electrical power and control systems for HVAC chillers, including VFD-driven PM motors and dedicated medium-voltage supplies. You will lead cross-functional teams, plan tests, analyze data, and ensure quality across global stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in power electronics and control systems are required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of professional electrical engineering experience with expertise in power electronics, power distribution, VFDs, motor drives, and control systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• Willingness to attend occasional international meetings outside normal hours and travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering activities, deliverables, and project schedules.
• Develop specifications for electrical and electronic systems used in chiller products.
• Lead test planning, qualification activities, and performance evaluations.
• Analyze test data and drive design improvements to meet product requirements.
• Provide technical leadership during product development and reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive project execution and resolve technical challenges.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and reliability issues.
• Lead the design, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems for chiller platforms.
• Develop and oversee test equipment, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor drives

Cross-functional collaboration

Multicultural teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VFDs

Electrical schematics

UL standards

Harmonic mitigation

EMC testing

DFMEA

FTA

Control panels

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer III in Plymouth, MN (on-site) to design and develop electrical power and control systems for HVAC chillers, including VFD-driven PM motors and dedicated medium-voltage supplies. You will lead cross-functional teams, plan tests, analyze data, and ensure quality across global stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in power electronics and control systems are required; Master’s degree preferred.