Engineering Technician III

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Plymouth, MN, is seeking an Engineering Technician III to join our lab expansion. The role involves assembling prototype HVAC units, installing instrumentation, and operating complex lab equipment to support product development.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related experience, with preferred lab or field service exposure and relevant training certificates. Onsite work with a strong safety and teamwork focus.

Qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing an Associate's degree in HVAC&R or related field.
• Experience in a mechanical test lab or field service is preferred.
• Fork truck, man lift, universal card, or R-410A card are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype HVAC units from BOMs, SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, schematics, and Engineering direction.
• Assembly includes sheet metal construction, copper brazing, insulation, and electrical circuit wiring.
• Install instrumentation on test units per standard lab methods.
• Set up and operate complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Identify and report nonconformities to engineering and design stakeholders.
• Provide thoughtful solutions to difficult mechanical/ electrical problems and product improvement to engineering stakeholders.
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are upheld at all times.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EH&S safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory and project teams.
• Obtain fork truck training/license, scissor lift training/license, or refrigerant handling certifications.
• Perform test unit setup according to lab procedures and test request requirements.
• Create records of prototype build activities and document them according to laboratory procedures.
• Improve laboratory activities on a continuous basis.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair test units and facilities.
• Provide direction, assistance and training to other technicians (senior roles only).

Skills

Mentorship experience

Experience with mechanical test lab or

Education

Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related experience

Tools

Fork truck training

Man lift training

Universal card

R410a card

Job description

Daikin Applied

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking an Engineering Technician III. This position is part of our planned lab expansion, with hiring expected to take place throughout 2026. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - onsite Shift Hours: 1st Shift: 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype HVAC units from BOMs, SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, schematics, and Engineering direction.
• Assembly includes sheet metal construction, copper brazing, insulation, and electrical circuit wiring.
• Install instrumentation on test units per standard lab methods.
• Set up and operate complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Identify and report nonconformities to engineering and design stakeholders.
• Provide thoughtful solutions to difficult mechanical/ electrical problems and product improvement to engineering stakeholders.
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are upheld at all times.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EH&S safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory and project teams.
• Obtain fork truck training/license, scissor lift training/license, or refrigerant handling certifications.
• Perform test unit setup according to lab procedures and test request requirements.
• Create records of prototype build activities and document them according to laboratory procedures.
• Improve laboratory activities on a continuous basis.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair test units and facilities.
• Provide direction, assistance and training to other technicians (senior roles only).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related experience.
• Experience related to mechanical test lab or field service (preferred).
• Fork truck training/license, Man lift training/license, Universal card, or R410a card (preferred).
• Mentorship experience (preferred).

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 $23.65 to $50.77 in Minnesota.

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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.