Engineering Technician III

Daikin Applied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading HVAC company as an Engineering Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in the development of innovative HVAC equipment. This hands-on position involves laboratory testing, equipment setup, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll work in a collaborative environment with a focus on problem-solving and technical skills. The role offers a structured schedule with no travel, on-site training, and opportunities for career growth. If you thrive in a dynamic lab setting and are passionate about HVAC technology, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Multiple Medical insurance plan options

401K retirement plan with employer contributions

Company provided life insurance

Short term and long-term disability

120 hours Paid Time Off

11 company paid holidays

40 hours Sick Time

On-site training

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• HVAC certification or direct work experience with HVAC required.
• Ability to interpret various instructions in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing activities in accordance with standard procedures.
• Set up and operate complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Electrical circuits

Thermodynamics

Instrumentation

Process controls

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year technical degree in HVAC

Tools

MS Office

LabView

Job description

Description

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company.

The Engineering Technician will be a part of the Daikin Applied Test Center team. This role is a key technical resource for the development of commercial HVAC equipment in the Daikin Technology Center Laboratory. The Engineering Technician will support HVAC development programs, technician installs, tests, calibrates, and repairs electromechanical and electronic measuring equipment.

Engineering Technicians will apply various functions of engineering including electrical circuits, thermodynamics, data analysis, manufacturing processes, instrumentation, and process controls. This can also include supporting aspects of recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on laboratory work and problem-solving in a team environment.

Work Schedule:

On-site Monday-Friday

Shift: 1st shift hours 6:00am - 2:30pm

Why join our Daikin Applied Test Center team?

• Climate controlled environment and guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Set hours without travel
• First shift schedule open
• On-site training, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform laboratory testing activities in accordance with standard procedures, test requirements, and the ISO 17025 standard.
• Perform scheduled instrument verification checks and periodic facility maintenance.
• Set up and operate complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Identify and report nonconformities and abnormal testing conditions.
• 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 testing activities and document them according to laboratory procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• HVAC certification or direct work experience with HVAC
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have good working knowledge with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in HVAC or related field.
• Direct work experience working on and servicing air and water cooled chillers.
• Direct work experience in an R&D Lab.
• Experience with LabView or other PC-based data acquisition tools.
• Fork truck training/license, man lift training/license, Universal card, R410a card.

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% an employee contributes 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.
• 120 hours (3 weeks) Paid Time Off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays.
• 40 hours (1 week) Sick Time.

The typical hourly pay rate for Engineering Technician positions ranges from $23.65 - $41.00 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range(s) for all positions in the job grade(s) which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.