Sr. Electrical Engineer (Level III or IV)

Location: Plymouth, MN 55441

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Join the world's largest HVAC company!

Daikin Applied is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will design and develop electrical power and control systems for HVAC chillers, including VFD-driven permanent magnet (PM) motors, dedicated medium-voltage power supplies, electrical control panels, and associated schematics. 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:

• Plan and manage engineering activities, deliverables, and project schedules
• Develop specifications for electrical and electronic systems used in chiller products
• Lead test planning, qualification activities, and performance evaluations
• Analyze test data and drive design improvements to meet product requirements
• Provide technical leadership during product development and management reviews
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive project execution and resolve technical challenges
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and reliability issues
• Lead the design, integration, and validation of electrical subsystems for chiller platforms
• Develop and oversee test equipment, procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts in laboratory and field environments

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of professional electrical engineering experience with expertise in power electronics, power distribution, VFDs, motor drives, and control systems (level III)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage and coordinate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and global stakeholders in a multicultural environment.

• Ability to support occasional international meetings outside normal business hours
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 12 years of professional electrical engineering experience with expertise in power electronics, power distribution, VFDs, motor drives, and control systems (level IV)
• Fluent in Japanese
• Experience with the following:
  • Design and development of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system architectures
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), inverters, or motor drive systems
  • Harmonic mitigation technologies and power quality solutions
  • UL standards and regulatory compliance
  • EMC evaluation and testing
  • Electrical enclosure and control panel design
  • DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

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 and Electrical Engineer III ranges from $90,400-$151,800 + 10% bonus in Minnesota. The typical annual base salary for and Electrical Engineer IV ranges from $109,100-$188,700 + 15% bonus 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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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.