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Daikin Comfort · 12 hours ago

Specialist Controls Applications Engineer 3

Chesterfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Daikin Comfort is a leader in the HVAC industry, and they are seeking a Specialist Controls Applications Engineer 3 to join their Building Automation team. This role involves managing application engineering functions for Building Automation System projects, ensuring project execution, and coordinating with team participants and subcontractors.

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)ManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Pre-construction field survey of prospective projects

Pre-construction review and critique of project documents

Project scope development and analysis

Configuration and initial deployment of various brands and models of DDC microprocessor controllers

Configuration and integration with various brands of mechanical equipment factory controllers via BACnet, Modbus, LON, and various proprietary languages

Point-to-point I/O checkout

Communications network deployment and troubleshooting for multiple protocols and wiring conventions

Block and text-based controller sequence programming

Documentation and testing of all assigned tasks

Participation in various internal and external project-related meetings as both a technical and management resource

Management of subcontractors and technical resources for projects

Maintenance of project profitability

Initiation, management, and tracking of scope changes and related costs and scheduling impact

Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision within a construction team environment

Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals

Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualification

HVAC industry experienceBAS/Controls experienceDDC microprocessor controllersIntegration protocolsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementCommunication skillsPlanningOrganizingAdaptingProblem solvingCustomer focus

Required

10 plus years of HVAC industry experience; 5 plus years of BAS/Controls experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or management, technical degree from accredited industry trade school (Ranken Technical College as a standard), or equivalent manufacturer and representative training coupled with significant relevant experience

Knowledge of HVAC products, building automation and controls products, communications protocols, terminology, and installation practices

Knowledge of standard industry scheduling software tools

Appropriate written/verbal communication skills as needed to collaborate with others in pursuit of a successful outcome

Ability to manage and respond to technical questions

Ability to pivot quickly and allocate resources where most effective for the overall objectives of the company

Must have computer proficiency – Microsoft Office, specifically especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Proficiency in standard integration protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Lon

Ability to develop and utilize company-wide documents, tools, practices, and processes

Ability to interact effectively and provide information to customers, consultants, and internal personnel, including senior management, Daikin Corporate Personnel

Positive, flexible Attitude: With a can-do approach to solving problems

Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems, to resolve issues

Communication, negotiation, persuasion: Regularly exchange supportive information, ideas, opinions, and thoughts with staff at all levels so issues can be handled with mutual understanding and effectiveness. Speak, write, and present clearly, fluently and in a compelling manner to individuals and groups

Partnership development skills for maintaining mutually-beneficial relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal groups

Customer Focus: Regard problems and complaints as an opportunity to provide positive customer experiences. Encourage feedback from customers and ensure customer SLAs are met

Planning and Organizing: Develop comprehensive project and work planning, controlling, and monitoring systems to meet set objectives and priorities

Appropriately allocate time and prioritize issues to ensure objectives are met, establishing, and maintaining systems that ensure the completion of tasks, update, and training, and give feedback on results and progress to the team

Evaluation and Problem Solving: Gather comprehensive information from a range of sources when presented with problems. Structure and analyze problems within a wider context and check impact of different solutions. Produce innovative solutions based on knowledge and experience

Learning and Adapting: Initiate improvement initiatives and encourage others to try new ways of working. Seek out and adopt world class, leading technologies to maintain Daikin Industry Leadership. Develop, adopt, and introduce new ideas, methods, products and services using in-depth industry and technical ‘know how'. Maintain an extensive external ‘knowledge' and ‘self-learning' network