About The Role

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Custom Engineer II – Plymouth, MN - Hybrid
Daikin Applied is seeking a Custom Engineer who will design and develop new products and product improvements by performing the duties below.
Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

Your Responsibilities

Provide imaginative and thorough solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Provide technical leadership in Daikin’s proprietary cross-functional Factory Pricing Authorization process
Support project management as technical lead, or for moderate programs as overall project manager
Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company
Procure materials needed to construct prototypes and supervises the design engineering of new models
Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using Design of Experiments as needed for complex problems with many variables
Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional, performance, and safety specifications
Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new materials to support model changes
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes
Perform technical analysis of competitive products and provide data-driven support to marketing initiatives
Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer support
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks
Facilitate cross-functional communication and product design reviews

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (Technical, Scientific, Engineering)
4+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of engineering
PC skills including Microsoft office applications
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

Your Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering in the HVAC industry
Proficiency in agile project-management
Basic skills with CAD applications

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 $74,200 - $124,300 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which these positions fall. 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!