Senior Electrical Engineer III

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Senior Electrical Engineer III – Plymouth, MN – Onsite

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer III to research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems related to the production of commercial HVAC products..

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

Location: Plymouth, MN, Onsite

Your Responsibilities:

• Support technology advancement of magnetically levitated turbomachinery:
• Magnetic Bearing System development (Levitation control analysis, system evaluation testing, etc.)
• Electric drives and control hardware development
• Motor Drive system development (motor drives, electric motors, etc.)
• Advanced Compressor drive system development (Integrated motor and magnetic bearing system control etc.)
• Work hands-on with microcontrollers to make things move using C/C++ in our development laboratory
• Work hands-on with industrial control boxes and various industrial control components
• Prepare specifications for power electronic equipment
• Prepare test and qualification plans for power electronic equipment
• Review test data from power electronic equipment to evaluate suitability and performance
• Support activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operation testing conform to UL safety certifications
• Work directly with the subassemblies of the electrical equipment supporting controls products.
• Design electrical motors, control motors, electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, domestic and internal purposes
• Design test control apparatus and equipment, and determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and simulation to perform engineering tasks

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of product development experience in the field of electrical power technologies (Variable frequency drives, electric motors, industrial control cabinets, etc.) and/or electrical control technologies (IM/PM motor controls, magnetic bearing controls, mechanical actuator controls, etc.)
• Experience using microcontrollers, C/C++, and MATLAB Simulink/Simscape
• Experience with development of mechatronic systems
• Experience leading engineering projects or teams (at any scale, during full-time employment)

Your Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the HVAC industry
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) with focus on the areas mentioned above

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 $90,400 - $151,800 (plus a 10% 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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