Engineering Electrical Technician V

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,844,000 - 166,584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas seeks an Engineering Electrical Technician V to advance HVAC chiller and compressor programs. You will lead electrical fieldwork, troubleshoot PLCs and MCCs, and guide contractors and technicians in a high-autonomy role within the CBU Lab team in Plymouth, MN.

The role emphasizes designing and maintaining electrical infrastructures, ensuring compliance with codes, and contributing to capital projects while mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent training.
• Experience with industrial/manufacturing electrical systems.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, safety standards, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors).
• Coach/train technicians and maintenance staff in the test lab.
• Support design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facility electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency power).
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Operations to minimize downtime.
• Review electrical drawings and specifications for new projects and upgrades.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers on electrical work.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication & collaboration

Leadership support to technicians

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation ControlLogix

LabVIEW

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied Americas is seeking an Engineering Electrical Technician V to support our HVAC (Chiller & Compressor) development programs, technician installs, tests calibrates, and repairs electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards, by performing the following responsibilities: You will have a high degree of autonomy and be relied upon to provide support and informal leadership to contractors, maintenance, technicians, and project teams. As a system owner/expert for electrical infrastructure as well as electrical support on Chiller and Compressor, you will be part of the CBU Lab operation team that supports the operations and will be influential in creating a strategic vision for the future. Location: Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors)
• Provide coaching/training to technicians and maintenance staff at the test laboratory
• Support the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of current and new facility electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and emergency power systems
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Operations teams to support plant operations and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot electrical issues affecting building systems, utilities, and laboratory equipment
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications for new projects and facility upgrades
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers on electrical work and service interruptions
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and internal policies
• Support capital projects, renovations, and expansions by providing electrical engineering input and field oversight
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and reliability improvements
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical failures
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records related to electrical systems

System Maintenance

• Ensure existing electrical systems are properly maintained
• Analyze the current electrical systems and install base to ensure continued maintainability and support; develop a digital roadmap or masterplan where necessary

Project Management & Execution

• Conduct estimation, and execution of medium to large scale electrical projects
• Develop and implement project descriptions, plans timelines resource requirements costs etc.
• Interface with vendors and contractors
• Oversee installations and verify compliance with applicable standards
• Responsibility for electrical and automation portions of projects

Strategy & Mentorship

• Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of electrical skills to peers and lower-level employees
• Develop electrical strategies for facility expansions and ongoing support

What’s in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical training and experience
• Experience working with industrial or manufacturing electrical systems
• Familiarity with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting facilities or utilities in a manufacturing and/or testing environment
• Experience managing or overseeing electrical contractors
• Rockwell Automation ControlLogix programming experience
• LabVIEW Programming experience
• Holds state issued Master Electrician certification
• Journeyman experience with more than 7 years

Your Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company‑paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Ability to work at heights.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $35.24 to $58.04 per hour in Minnesota. 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.

#LI-RS11 #LI-onsite Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We’re part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We’re innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we’re not just innovating on the outside. We’re innovating on the inside to unlock people’s unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today’s most pressing challenges. That’s why Daikin offers more than a job. Here’s where you’ll be heard, be valued, belong — and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.