HVAC Controls Engineer 2
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- At least 3 years of related experience with increasing responsibility is required.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without accommodation, is required.
- Licenses or training cards required by local law are required.
- Provide responsive, professional customer service to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as requested or needed by customers.
- Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming.
- Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians.
- Create or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects.
- Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet the scope, design, or specifications.
- Provide training and follow-ups for customers and operations personnel.
- Complete work orders and review them with customers for accuracy.
- Identify ways to improve processes and customer service effectiveness.
- Provide regional support across the Greater Northeast, traveling as needed to assist customers, support field operations, and ensure consistent service throughout the territory.
- Experience in building automation systems, HVAC, or a related industry is preferred.
- Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools is preferred.
- Competency in using engineering and commissioning tools, direct digital control controllers, and field devices, as well as knowledge of BACnet protocol fundamentals, is preferred.
- Competency in operating HVAC equipment and controls is preferred.
- The ability to understand written sequences of operation is preferred.
- The ability to read low-voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams is preferred.
- Niagara AX or Niagara 4 certification is preferred.
- Experience with common integration protocols such as BACnet MST/IP, LON, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet OIP, MQTT, or SQL is preferred.
- Computer skills, including computer networking fundamentals, are preferred.
- Verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
- A customer-focused, results-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are preferred.
- Initiative and self-motivation are preferred.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized is preferred.
- A current first aid or CPR card is preferred.
About the company
Daikin Applied manufactures and delivers HVAC products and services that improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Its offerings include branded air-conditioning equipment, advanced technology, IoT-enabled systems, and next-generation compressors, sold through a global network of sales, service, and parts offices. The products work by using energy-efficient HVAC equipment and connected controls to regulate climate, monitor performance, and optimize energy use. What sets Daikin Applied apart is its global scale, integration with its Daikin Industries parent and extensive production footprint, and emphasis on IoT-enabled systems combined with high-quality service and parts support. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality indoor air environments by leveraging advanced technology and a comprehensive service network.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1924
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI and hyperscale demand drove 2026 launches for WME-C Quad Chiller and Pathfinder systems.
- The San Diego live AI Cooling Showcase validates Daikin's full-stack cooling story under real workloads.
- The 2027 training institute strengthens technician supply while customers face persistent HVAC labor shortages.
What critics are saying
- A March 2026 Michigan class action accuses Daikin units of HVAC price-fixing.
- Integration risk rises after Chilldyne and DDC Solutions acquisitions across multiple cooling architectures.
- If data-center cooling demand softens, the 2027 Plymouth buildout becomes stranded capacity.
What makes Daikin Applied unique
- Yu Nishiwaki took CEO in July 2026, preserving Daikin's 30-year operating continuity.
- Daikin Applied now spans chillers, air handlers, liquid cooling, and modular data-center systems.
- Plymouth, Minnesota houses a $163 million R&D lab and $30 million training institute.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company provided life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- PTO/vacation
- Flexible Work Hours