HVAC Engineering Technician III: Prototyping & Testing

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 67,766,899 - 145,477,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Plymouth, MN, on site, invites an Engineering Technician III to contribute to a lab expansion. The role involves assembling prototype HVAC units, installing instrumentation, and operating complex lab equipment.

You’ll identify nonconformities and propose improvements while maintaining a safe, organized lab environment. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related field, plus experience in a mechanical test lab or field service; relevant certifications are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype HVAC units from BOMs, SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, schematics, and engineering direction.
• 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 solutions to mechanical/electrical problems and product improvements to engineering stakeholders.
• Maintain a clean work area and comply with EH&S safety policies.
• Obtain fork truck, scissor lift, or refrigerant handling certifications.
• Create records of prototype build activities and document them per lab procedures.
• Improve laboratory activities and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair test units and facilities.
• Provide direction and training to other technicians (senior roles only).

Skills

Mentorship

Experience in 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 in Plymouth, MN, on site, invites an Engineering Technician III to contribute to a lab expansion. The role involves assembling prototype HVAC units, installing instrumentation, and operating complex lab equipment.

You’ll identify nonconformities and propose improvements while maintaining a safe, organized lab environment. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in HVAC&R or related field, plus experience in a mechanical test lab or field service; relevant certifications are