Engineering Intern

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in the United States is seeking a Project Engineering Co-op who will support commercial HVAC projects from sale through delivery, aiming to deliver an excellent customer experience. The role offers hands-on exposure to HVAC equipment, project management, and the technical side of sales.

You will work with project engineers and field sales engineers to plan, schedule and coordinate engineering work, monitor compliance with plans and specs, visit job sites, assist with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to gather information and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure customer satisfaction by confirming that what was sold is clearly communicated and delivered.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, the sales team and Daikin Applied factories.
• Visit job sites with Field Sales Engineers to inspect equipment.
• Assist Field Sales Engineers with equipment selection for system design.
• Help determine project timelines, ship dates and project costs.
• Troubleshoot customer requests and changes to a project’s original scope of work.
• Prepare professional sales proposals and submittals in response to client RFIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company! Position Summary The Project Engineering Co-op will support Daikin Applied's commercial HVAC projects from sale through delivery, with the goal of creating an excellent customer experience.

Working alongside project engineers and field sales engineers, the co-op will help plan, schedule and coordinate engineering work, monitor projects for compliance with plans and specifications, and keep customers, sales teams and factories aligned on timelines, budgets and scope. This role offers hands-on exposure to HVAC equipment, customer-facing project management and the technical side of sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Help ensure customer satisfaction by confirming that what was sold is clearly communicated and delivered.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, the sales team and Daikin Applied factories.
• Visit job sites with Field Sales Engineers to inspect Daikin Applied HVAC equipment.
• Assist Field Sales Engineers with HVAC equipment selection for use in system design.
• Help determine project timelines, ship dates and project costs.
• Troubleshoot customer requests and changes to a project's original scope of work.
• Support the sales team with technical input on selecting and applying standard or modified products.
• Prepare professional sales proposals and submittals in response to client RFPs and RFIs.
• Provide prompt, accurate responses to sales inquiries on special applications, systems and pricing using internal quoting tools.
• Coordinate with Product Sales Managers and Application Engineering to provide pre-sales support across Daikin Applied HVAC products.
• Stay current on new products by attending technical training.
• Take on special projects that make use of your strengths.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather information, weigh alternatives and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and business correspondence and presenting information to managers, customers and clients.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage time, set goals and build realistic action plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or interest in HVAC, thermodynamics, heat transfer or building systems.
• Experience in a customer-facing, project coordination or team leadership role.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities.

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. 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.