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Senior Electrical Engineering Manager – Plymouth, MN – Hybrid
Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to provide leadership for the team developing HVAC power and control panel solutions for Daikin equipment. The offerings being developed by this team include control panels, VFDs, wire harnesses and overall electrical design all in a highly configured environment. Position will also be focused on maturing the functional standard processes and will work with peers to align best practices across the organization and industry. Position reports to Director of Control Panels for Daikin Applied.
Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN
What you will do:
People Leader
- Be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Americas regional applied development team with other global and regional groups
- Drive continuous improvement within the team
- Evaluate design decisions and work collaboratively across multiple teams
- Work with the team to maintain high productivity and low turnover
- Develop training and succession plans for the group
- Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Technical Leadership
- Ownership of electrical architecture for control panels / power distribution (single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring schematics)
- Manage regional development, help select and integrate third-party products, ensure products meet the defined customer requirements of teams are being met, and ensure compliance with internal processes and external regulatory requirements such as UL 508a and the NEC
Program / Delivery / NPI
- Provide excellent communication and organizational skills within a team environment
- Support Design Reviews for NPI projects
- Work closely with development and project teams to plan and track work
- Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators
- Define, track, and report on the group budget
- Collaborate with the business team to develop roadmaps for future product work, including the required resources
- Advise management of anything that may affect schedule, costs, or inter-departmental relations
- Develop standard procedures for key NPI deliverables
- Evaluate and support implementation of new digital tools
What’s in it for you:
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience, leading diverse teams
- 2+ years working in an Agile development environment
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical literature and safety standards, operating and maintenance instructions, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional employees in the organization, including remote employees in other countries
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles to solve problems
- Able to collect and report data and use data to drive decision making
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of/experience with HVAC systems
- Experience in product development power systems and control panels
- Experience integrating with third-party controls products, especially UL components
- Experience working with global development projects
- Experience with requirements management
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Experience leading Agile teams
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
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 - $171,700 plus a 15% bonus 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.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience
- 2+ years working in an Agile development environment
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schemes
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles to solve problems
- Able to collect and report data and use data to drive decision making
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What We Do
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. Daikin branded products, solutions, and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices. Daikin Applied’s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. reports revenues in excess of $20 billion and has more than 67,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin Industries, Ltd. has more than 90 production sites worldwide and works with customers in more than 150 countries.
