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Daikin Applied · Onsite · Plymouth, MN 55441

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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 displayed represents the 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!

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How this Controls Engineer salary compares

This role pays $93,150/yr — below the typical range for Controls Engineer roles.

$87,500 median $130,000 $200,000

Typical range $108,000–$159,332/yr, from 560 comparable Controls Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Controls Engineer salary insights →

About Daikin Applied

Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and grou

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