Daikin Applied Americas · 15 hours ago
Engineering Designer - NPD
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 an Engineering Designer to support new product development by using computer-based tools to design parts and assemblies, create production drawings, and manage BOMs.
Consumer GoodsElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Create engineering documentation including SolidWorks, modeling, fabrication and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards
Translate engineering/marketing intent into manufacturing working 3D layouts, detailed documentation and Bill of Materials and configurators
Work with VAVE/Product Engineers and Production Engineers to provide 3D models and documentation for original designs or custom modifications of current products
Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills
Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness through incorporation into design and configurator work
Provide accurate estimates of tasks on projects and execute to your estimate. Work with project management to consume and communicate additional work estimates as needed
Gain knowledge of design and manufacturing practices, processes, and Daikin products
Demonstrate an understanding of all current and legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic
Be part of and function in a team environment including cross-functional and inter-departmental teams
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers within the team
Potentially travel to other Daikin Minnesota or Mexico facilities as needed up to 10% of the time
Qualification
Required
Vocational, Technical, or Associate of Applied Science degree in design/drafting
4+ years of related design experience
Intermediate Excel skills
Professional work experience with manufacturing practices and processes and product configurations, including basic logic for product or design selection
Professional experience using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
Understanding of legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Experience in sheet metal design and/or HVAC products is desired
5+ years of related design experience
Benefits
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
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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