Staff Electrical and Automation Engineer

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Staff Electrical and Automation Engineer

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking an innovative and dynamic Staff Electrical and Automation Engineer.  This role is a key technical expert in our highly automated testing laboratory. You will have a high degree of autonomy and be relied upon to provide support and informal leadership to contractors, maintenance, technicians, and project teams. As a system owner/expert for automation/control systems and electrical infrastructure you will be part of the internal engineering team that supports the operations and will be influential in creating a strategic vision for the future.

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

Location: Onsite, Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

Operations Support

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of existing electrical and automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors/instruments, valves/motors)
• Provide coaching/training to technicians and maintenance staff at the test laboratory
• Support the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of new facility electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and emergency power systems
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Operations teams to support plant operations and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot electrical issues affecting building systems, utilities, and laboratory equipment
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications for new projects and facility upgrades
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers on electrical work and service interruptions
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and internal policies
• Support capital projects, renovations, and expansions by providing electrical engineering input and field oversight
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and reliability improvements
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical failures
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records related to electrical systems

System Maintenance

• Ensure existing electrical and automation systems are properly maintained
• Analyze the current electrical and automation systems and install base to ensure continued maintainability and support; develop a digital roadmap or masterplan where necessary

Project Management & Execution:

• Conduct estimation, and execution of medium to large scale electrical/automation projects
• Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resource requirements, costs, etc.
• Interface with vendors and contractors
• Oversee installations and verify compliance with applicable standards
• Responsibility for electrical and automation portions of projects

Strategy & Mentorship:

• Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of electrical and automation skills to peers and lower-level employees
• Develop electrical and automation strategies for facility expansion and ongoing support

What’s in it for you:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience
• Experience working with industrial or manufacturing electrical systems
• Familiarity with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Hands-on troubleshooting of automation and electrical systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting facilities or utilities in a manufacturing and/or testing environment
• Experience managing or overseeing electrical contractors
• Rockwell Automation ControlLogix programming experience
• LabVIEW Programming experience

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

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $109,100 - $183,200 plus a 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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