Controls Engineer
Plymouth, MNFull-time$62–124K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Daikin Applied seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement controls systems for HVAC equipment. The role works under supervision with project teams on controls design, programming, prototypes, and product testing, and supports manufacturing, sales, and marketing. The position is on-site in Plymouth, Minnesota. A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience is required; a master's degree and several technical competencies are preferred.
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Join the world's largest HVAC company!
Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Engineer. The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and implementing controls systems for Daikin's cutting-edge HVAC equipment. Under direct supervision, you will collaborate with project teams, design detailed controls systems, program control sequences and ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively to meet the environmental needs of various customers. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Plymouth, MN - On-site
Your Responsibilities:
Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
Under supervision, give limited advice and analyze information within a specific function for others within the organization
Under the close guidance of experienced engineers, evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company
Identify and procure materials needed to construct prototypes and participate in the design engineering of new models
Support the planning and development of test programs for prototypes
Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
Assist in analyzing, evaluating, sourcing, and coordinating the procurement of new materials and components to support model changes
With direction, analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes
Perform technical analysis of competitive products
Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer literature
Provide support to manufacturing to implement controls systems in manufactured products
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with laboratory, design, and product marketing teams
Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with vendors to perform work and services relating to mechanical/electrical facility systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, or related field
Understanding of HVAC equipment and components
Ability to read an electrical schematic
Exposure to fundamentals of instrumentation, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, electrical and power measurements, and analog/digital data acquisition
Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and strength of materials
Programming experience
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
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $62,000-$124,300 in Virginia. The range displayedrepresentsthe pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$62,000.00 - $124,300.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55441
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R004611
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 2,409 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$62–124K/yr
- Minnesota median$91–130K/yr55 salary ranges
- US median$111–160K/yr1,361 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $93K, is 15% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($110K) — in the lowest quarter of Controls Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 60 open Controls Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 2,409 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Actalent8 open
- Sargent & Lundy6 open
- RITALKA, Inc.4 open
- Experience
- Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (2,040 postings).
- Education
- 1,200 of the 2,409 open Controls Engineer jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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