Controls Engineer

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Engineer. The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and implementing controls systems for Daikin's cutting-edge HVAC equipment. Under direct supervision, you will collaborate with project teams, design detailed controls systems, program control sequences and ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively to meet the environmental needs of various customers.

Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Staunton, VA - On-site

• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Under supervision, give limited advice and analyze information within a specific function for others within the organization
• Under the close guidance of experienced engineers, evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company
• Identify and procure materials needed to construct prototypes and participate in the design engineering of new models
• Support the planning and development of test programs for prototypes, analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Assist in analyzing, evaluating, sourcing, and coordinating the procurement of new materials and components to support model changes
• With direction, analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes
• Perform technical analysis of competitive products
• Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer literature
• Provide support to manufacturing to implement controls systems in manufactured products

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with laboratory, design, and product marketing teams
• Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with vendors to perform work and services relating to mechanical/electrical facility systems

• Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, or related field
• Understanding of HVAC equipment and components
• Ability to read an electrical schematic
• Exposure to fundamentals of instrumentation, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, electrical and power measurements, and analog/digital data acquisition
• Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and strength of materials
• Programming experience

• 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 $62,000-$124,300 in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering.

You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark.

Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.