Senior Custom Engineer – Hybrid Prototyping & Innovation

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a Custom Engineer II to design and develop new products and improvements. This hybrid Plymouth, MN role requires hands-on engineering leadership, project management support, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Expect rigorous analysis, DOE-driven testing, and supplier coordination to optimize cost and performance. The position emphasizes engineering fundamentals, CAD proficiency, and strong communication to drive market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and product improvements.
• Provide technical leadership in cross-functional processes.
• Lead or support moderate projects as technical lead or PM.
• Evaluate designs and cost improvements to boost competitiveness.
• Procure materials for prototypes and oversee design of new models.
• Develop test programs and run DOE for complex problems.
• Analyze test data to verify specs and performance.
• Coordinate procurement of new materials for model changes.
• Support marketing with data-driven product insights and presentations.
• Utilize CAD/CAE tools and facilitate design reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Technical, Scientific, Engineering)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a Custom Engineer II to design and develop new products and improvements. This hybrid Plymouth, MN role requires hands-on engineering leadership, project management support, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Expect rigorous analysis, DOE-driven testing, and supplier coordination to optimize cost and performance. The position emphasizes engineering fundamentals, CAD proficiency, and strong communication to drive market competitiveness.