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Daikin Applied Americas · 19 hours ago

Controls Applications Engineer - Pacific Northwest

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$109K/yr - $177K/yr

8+ years exp

Daikin Applied Americas is the world's largest HVAC company, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025. They are seeking a talented Building Controls Application Engineer to provide technical expertise on Daikin Building Automation Systems, including design, programming, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex installations.

Consumer GoodsElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Niagara 4: Support, develop, and implement Niagara based systems, programs and graphics to meet client or design requirements. Troubleshoot and optimize existing programs as needed

Design BAS systems (including flow and wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and sequence of operations) based on customer requirements or MEP design documentation. Develop engineered submittal and O&M drawings and documentation using industry standard CAD programs

Building Automation System Implementation: Oversee installing subcontractors for scope and quality control. Perform point-to-point verification and troubleshooting. Perform BAS startup and commissioning activities to deliver a complete system to the client

Network Technologies: Design, implement and troubleshoot OT networks as they relate to BAS and other building technologies. Advise DAA and DAA's clients on OT architecture to provide secure and resilient network connectivity for DAA equipment and BAS offerings

Technical Sales and Operational Support: Provide technical support to District Service personnel and clients for building controls applications. Assist in resolving complex technical issues and provide guidance on system integration. Provide direct Controls Project Development and Service Sales support to sales members throughout the Division as needed

Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for control programs, system designs, and library updates. Ensure that all documentation is organized and accessible for reference

Training: Develop and deliver training programs for Daikin BAS engineers, technicians, and other team members to enhance their understanding of Niagara 4 programming, OT networking, building automation systems and their implementation and troubleshooting. Conduct regular training sessions both in-person and remotely

Qualification

Niagara 4Building Automation SystemsBAS designHVAC systems knowledgeBAS protocolsOT networksTechnical Sales SupportTraining developmentDocumentation

Required

8+ years related experience including BAS. Preferable experience in design, programming, graphics, implementation, and troubleshooting

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related experience. In lieu of degree, will consider additional work experience

Proven experience in programming building automation control applications

Strong knowledge of Commercial and Industrial HVAC systems and their operation

Familiarity with building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)

Ability to travel as needed to support District Service offices

Demonstrated expertise in BAS design, programming, graphics creation, startup, and troubleshooting

Preferred

10+ years, Niagara 4 TCP or Extended TCP

Daikin product knowledge

3rd party integrations

Expertise in common BAS protocols - BACnet, MODBUS

Expertise in implementing and servicing OT networks with OSI layer 2 and layer 3 management

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.

401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.

Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage.

Short term and long term disability.

88 hours company paid holidays.

120 hours of paid time off for new employees. Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual.

Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law.

Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Company

Daikin Applied Americas

Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors.

Founded in 1933

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.daikinapplied.com

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