Development Engineering Intern

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Development Engineering 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 Development Engineering Intern to join our dynamic Heat Exchangers Engineering 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 Engineering Department (focused on heat exchangers) 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

What you will do:

• Work closely with an assigned engineer to:




• Apply thermal science theory and principles to HVAC data analysis and modeling
• Learn and contribute to Daikin heat exchanger performance modeling and prediction




• Learn basics of HVAC industry heat exchanger and chiller design, operation, and modeling
• Interact with and get exposure to a range of Daikin engineering personnel, including test technicians and laboratory personnel, engineers, project managers, and engineering management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Junior currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in Mechanical Engineering or related
• Successfully completed Thermodynamics I
• Completion of Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics by Spring 2026
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Exposure to HVAC systems
• Experience with experimental methods, data analysis and uncertainty analysis
• Reside within a 300-mile radius of the Plymouth, MN office

The typical hourly pay rate for this position is $24/hr - $27/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.