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Daikin Applied Principal Engineer - Electrical Systems in Plymouth, Minnesota

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company. Why You'll Love Working for Daikin: We're a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential. Our goal is to "Perfect the Air". We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries! Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It's through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging. The Principal Engineer - Electrical Systems acts as a "Product Agency Expert" covering electrical system and electrical component integrity in the Product Integrity Department on behalf of Daikin Applied America (DAA). Electrical system integrity will embody a clear and consistent compliance interpretation for finished products delivered by DAA. Component integrity (e.g. motors, starters, drives, panels, controls) is subservient to the electrical system requirement and embodies a clear expectation of component requirements. The Principal Engineer assigned is accountable at both levels of compliance and manages a documented process. This engineer serves as the DAA subject matter expert on the interpretation of applicable external standards and acts as the DAA technical representative at the applicable technical committee. The Principal Engineer is accountable for managing conflict that may arise during the process of achieving technical compliance; with the goal of delivering a healthy balance of compliance, performance and cost of all DAA products. This engineer is expected to bring substantial depth of skill and knowledge in product design processes and facilitate their application to HVAC equipment. Forecasting changes and promoting desired changes to technical standards critical to DAA product plans are part of the role. A Day in the Life: Act as the DAA liaison covering applicable agency, regulatory and industry bodies. Communicate within DAA the status of assigned external standards. Network within DAA functional areas to glean the company needs and opportunities with the external bodies. Work with internal product teams (product managers, engineers, supply chain, etc.) to document and educate DAA personnel on regulatory requirements, guide compliant design, and verify targets and validate compliance. Provide project technical leadership by coordinating cross functional teams through the defined steps of the Daikin Applied New Technology Introduction and New Product Introduction development processes. Develop, implement, and improve processes to ensure agency, code and regulatory compliance are integral parts of the product design, development and sustaining engineering workflows. Participate in effective application of engineering excellence processes and techniques (DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE and DVP&R, FEA, DFM/A, Technical Design Reviews, Risk Assessment, Program Gantt charts, SCRUM, etc.) to ensure timely product compliance, delivery and cost objectives. Communicate alternative means of compliance that are being used by others or that may be suggested in the future with forecast changes to the compliance roadmap. Lead investigations or audits covering product compliance, risk assessment, risk mitigation, root cause investigation, remediation and permanent corrective action. Provide expert support, engineering coordination and counsel to DAA Legal in support of litigation action, including providing testimony and verifying written discovery responses for DAA as needed. Participation in the succession planning process and active mentoring of potential successors is an accountability of this role. What's in It For You: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more! The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. What you will Bring: Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET program or equivalent. Demonstrated continuing education accomplishments. Preferred Education Requirements Professional license(s) or applicable certification(s) Advanced degree(s) in engineering or advance degree(s) in business. Minimum Experience 10+ years' experience with product change processes that deliver adherence to requirements stemming from agencies that include regulatory bodies, industry trades and technical associations. Demonstrated depth of skill and knowledge in design processes applicable to the assigned technical space, with the ability to apply it to the delivery of legacy and future DAA HVAC equipment. Success in product compliance to industrial standards & regulations. Broad understanding of business practices. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional areas and project partners. Track record of on time delivery. Preferred Experience Experience with agencies associated with the assigned area of responsibility. Experience acting as a subject matter expert in a matrix environment. Experience working with multiple sites. 5+ years leading a team of product engineers. Demonstrated history of being a mentor / career coach. Experience in strategic product positioning. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Engineering fundamentals in the assigned area of responsibility. Process mapping, authorship, implementation, and life cycle management. Product change management Project planning / execution / risk assessment / mitigation Design/Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA / PFMEA) Verification and Validation of product performance. Product non-conformance, turnback and escape Excellent communication skills; written, verbal, presentation. Travel domestically and internationally 35% of the year. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Engineering design and analysis tools such as CAD, circuit design and analysis, Programing languages (C+/C-Sharp), Building Controls (BacNet, etc) Microsoft Office applications; MS Project #LI-DF1 Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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