Engineering Solutions Development Manager

Engineering Solutions Development Manager - Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking an Engineering Solutions Development Manager who provide leadership for the team developing HVAC system-level on-premises and cloud-based system products. The offerings being developed by this team involve cloud connectivity, analytics, field controls, area controls, and building management systems. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Americas regional applied solutions development team with other global and regional groups
• Manage regional development, help select and integrate third-party products, ensure products meet the defined customer requirements of teams are being met, and ensure compliance with internal processes
• Drive continuous improvement within the team
• Evaluate design decisions and work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Provide excellent communication and organizational skills within a team environment
• Work with the team to maintain high productivity and low turnover
• Work closely with development and project teams to plan and track work
• Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators
• Define, track, and report on the group budget
• Collaborate with the business team to develop roadmaps for future product work, including the required resources
• Advise management of anything that may affect schedule, costs, or inter-departmental relations
• Develop training and succession plans for the group
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner

What's in it for you:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, leading diverse teams
• 2+ years working in an Agile development environment
• Experience in product development involving embedded systems
• Experience in cloud-based product development
• Experience in implementing communications protocols
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical literature and safety standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and engineering drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional employees in the organization, including remote employees in other countries
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to solve problems
• Able to collect and report data and use data to drive decision making
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of/experience with HVAC systems
• Experience integrating with third-party products
• Experience working with global development projects
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience with requirements management
• Control theory
• Experience leading the development of products with cyber security requirements
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience leading Agile teams

Benefits:

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• 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

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $117,300 - $150,300 plus a 15% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed 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.

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