Engineering Intern (New Technology)

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is now hiring for an Engineering New Technology Intern in Plymouth, MN!

Daikin Applied is a global leader in providing innovative HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to join our dynamic Engineering New Technology team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of engineering within a leading organization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN in office 5 days per week

Timeline: This Internship opportunity is for May-August 2026

What's in it for you:

• You will have the opportunity to own a meaningful, real-life project within the New Technology Department that can directly create a positive impact on Daikin Applied's HVAC Development
• An opportunity to build relationships with other students beyond your department
• 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

Essential Responsibilities:

• You will own your own project(s) with support from the NTI Engineering team
• Day-to-day work will include:
  • Contribute to technical project plans for new or upgrades to existing test equipment
  • Contribute to New technology project(s) with research, calculations and Analysis
  • Develop prototypes and conduct design of experiments and Analyze data
  • Troubleshoot testing, Critical thinking, and designing solutions to key knowledge gaps in project(s)
  • Develop HVAC and technical expertise
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineers, test technicians and Manufacturing experts to accomplish project(s)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sophomore or Junior currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and/or strength of materials
• Experience with testing expertise, and simulation tool expertise (MATLAB, Python, Dymola, EES, etc)
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferred 3.5 or better
• Reside within a 300-mile radius of our Plymouth, MN office

The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $24/hr - $29/hr. This 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.