Staff Electrical and Automation Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas•Plymouth, MN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! 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: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN What you will do:

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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