Engineering Technician III

Job Duties

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 - onsite

Shift Hours:

1st Shift: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

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.

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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

Associate 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

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55441

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R003610

Job Benefits

Not specified