Test Engineering Intern (Mechanical or Electrical)

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Mechanical/Electrical Test 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 Mechanical Test Engineering Intern to join our dynamic 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 Applied Air Handling Engineering 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 Test Engineering team
• Day-to-day work will include:




• Contribute to technical project plans for new or upgrades to existing test equipment
• Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting issues with test cells, instrumentation, data acquisition software, and test units
• Develop HVAC and technical expertise
• Collaborate cross-functionally with test technicians and product engineers to accomplish testing

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and NI LabVIEW
• Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and/or strength of materials
• 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 - $30/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.