Senior Electrical Engineer III

Daikin Applied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance plan options

401K retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Daikin Applied is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer III to support technology advancement and development of electrical components in Plymouth, MN. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, at least 6 years of product development experience, and familiarity with HVAC systems.

The role includes hands-on experience with microcontrollers, electric drives, and developing control systems. Strong benefits include multiple medical insurance plans and a 401K with employer match.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product development experience in electrical power or control technologies.
• Experience in the HVAC industry preferred.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support technology advancement of magnetically levitated turbomachinery.
• Develop and test electrical components for commercial HVAC products.
• Design electrical motors and control systems.

Skills

Product development experience in electrical power technologies

Experience using microcontrollers, C/C++, and MATLAB Simulink/Simscape

Experience with development of mechatronic systems

Experience leading engineering projects or teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Senior Electrical Engineer III - Plymouth, MN - Onsite

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer III to research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems related to the production of commercial HVAC products.

Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location

Plymouth, MN, Onsite

Your Responsibilities

• Support technology advancement of magnetically levitated turbomachinery
• Magnetic Bearing System development (Levitation control analysis, system evaluation testing, etc.)
• Electric drives and control hardware development
• Motor Drive system development (motor drives, electric motors, etc.)
• Advanced Compressor drive system development (Integrated motor and magnetic bearing system control etc.)
• Work hands-on with microcontrollers to make things move using C/C++ in our development laboratory
• Work hands-on with industrial control boxes and various industrial control components
• Prepare specifications for power electronic equipment
• Prepare test and qualification plans for power electronic equipment
• Review test data from power electronic equipment to evaluate suitability and performance
• Support activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operation testing conform to UL safety certifications
• Work directly with the subassemblies of the electrical equipment supporting controls products.
• Design electrical motors, control motors, electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, domestic and internal purposes
• Design test control apparatus and equipment, and determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and simulation to perform engineering tasks

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of product development experience in the field of electrical power technologies (Variable frequency drives, electric motors, industrial control cabinets, etc.) and/or electrical control technologies (IM/PM motor controls, magnetic bearing controls, mechanical actuator controls, etc.)
• Experience using microcontrollers, C/C++, and MATLAB Simulink/Simscape
• Experience with development of mechatronic systems
• Experience leading engineering projects or teams (at any scale, during full-time employment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the HVAC industry
• Master's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) with focus on the areas mentioned above

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 match