What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer III position at Daikin Applied?
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Senior Electrical Engineer III - Plymouth, MN - Onsite
Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer III to research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems related to the production of commercial HVAC products..
Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location:Plymouth, MN, Onsite
Your Responsibilities:
- Support technology advancement of magnetically levitated turbomachinery:
- Magnetic Bearing System development (Levitation control analysis, system evaluation testing, etc.)
- Electric drives and control hardware development
- Motor Drive system development (motor drives, electric motors, etc.)
- Advanced Compressor drive system development (Integrated motor and magnetic bearing system control etc.)
- Work hands-on with microcontrollers to make things move using C/C in our development laboratory
- Work hands-on with industrial control boxes and various industrial control components
- Prepare specifications for power electronic equipment
- Prepare test and qualification plans for power electronic equipment
- Review test data from power electronic equipment to evaluate suitability and performance
- Support activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operation testing conform to UL safety certifications
- Work directly with the subassemblies of the electrical equipment supporting controls products.
- Design electrical motors, control motors, electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, domestic and internal purposes
- Design test control apparatus and equipment, and determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products
- Use computer assisted engineering and design software and simulation to perform engineering tasks
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of product development experience in the field of electrical power technologies (Variable frequency drives, electric motors, industrial control cabinets, etc.) and/or electrical control technologies (IM/PM motor controls, magnetic bearing controls, mechanical actuator controls, etc.)
- Experience using microcontrollers, C/C , and MATLAB Simulink/Simscape
- Experience with development of mechatronic systems
- Experience leading engineering projects or teams (at any scale, during full-time employment)
Your Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the HVAC industry
- Master's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) with focus on the areas mentioned above
Your Benefits:
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- 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
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from$90,400- $151,800 (plus a 10% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayedrepresentsthe 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.
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