Engineering Technician III (First Shift)

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and tuition assistance

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support a lab expansion in Minnesota. You will assemble prototype HVAC units, wire electrical systems, and install instrumentation according to engineering guidance.

The role requires hands-on experience in mechanical test labs, related certifications, and a commitment to safe practices. Hybrid mentorship may be available for senior technicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related HVAC&R experience is required.
• Experience in a mechanical test lab or field service is preferred.
• Fork truck, man lift, or refrigerant handling certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype HVAC units from BOMs, CAD drawings, and engineering directions.
• Install instrumentation on test units per standard lab methods.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Identify and report nonconformities to engineering and design stakeholders.
• Provide solutions to mechanical/electrical problems and suggest product improvements.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas and comply with EH&S policies.
• Maintain communication with lab and project teams; obtain required certifications.
• Perform test unit setup and document activities per procedures.
• Create records of prototype builds and improve laboratory activities.

Skills

Mentorship experience

Mechanical lab/field service

Education

Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related experience

Tools

Fork truck license

Man lift license

Universal card

R410a card

Job description

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

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift

Your Responsibilities:

• Assemble prototype HVAC units from BOMs,SolidWorks CAD models,drawings, schematics, and Engineering direction.Assembly includes sheetmetal construction, copper brazing, insulation, and electrical circuit wiring

• Install instrumentation on test units perstandard labmethods

• Set up andoperatecomplex laboratory equipment and instruments

• Identifyand report nonconformitiesto 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 ofprototype buildactivities 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,assistanceand training to other technicians (senior roles only)

Your 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)

Your 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% 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. 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.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!