Power and Electronics Technician

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Power and Electronics Technician to support our Research & Development Laboratory. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge HVAC technologies in a hands-on R&D environment, supporting innovative product development, advanced testing, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product platforms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, and configure power analyzers and electrical test equipment
• Develop and audit Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for test units and laboratory test facilities
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on test units, test systems, and facility equipment
• Execute DAQ (Data Acquisition) system wiring, electrical panel modifications, and related electrical work
• Install current transformers (CTs) and supporting instrumentation within test units
• Rewire test units, control panels, and associated electrical systems as required
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics for laboratory equipment and test facilities
• Identify and recommend improvements to laboratory infrastructure, test setups, and processes to improve efficiency and reliability
• Assist in the design and development of in-house electrical test systems, controls architecture, and experimental test setups
• Expand laboratory testing capabilities and provide support for UL compliance testing across multiple product lines
• Support and execute Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and configuration activities
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, diagnostics, and programming
• Perform electrical repairs and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment and test systems
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff to support development, validation, and compliance testing activities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Controls, or a related field
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, industrial controls, and instrumentation
• Experience reading and modifying electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, power analyzers, and electrical test equipment
• Working knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, and industrial control systems
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, or R&D environment
• UL testing or product certification experience
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment and controls
• AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software experience
• Hands-on experience with control panel assembly and modification
• Programming experience with common PLC platforms

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
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Pay

The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $31.73 to $52.29 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.

Schedule

1st Shift - 6am - 2:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Location

Plymouth, MN

Physical Requirements

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Ability to work at heights.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.