Job Description:Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC companyDaikin Applied is now hiring for a Model Based Controls 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 Model Based Controls Intern to join our dynamic Engineering & Product Managment 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 officeTimeline: This Internship opportunity is for May-August 2026What’s in it for you:
You will have the opportunity to own a meaningful, real-life project within the Model Based 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:
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Controls, and Dynamics) to develop and analyze control strategies for HVAC systems such as commercial chillers and rooftop units
Assist in creating, modifying, and maintaining Simulink models for HVAC control algorithms
Support simulation-based studies by interacting with HVAC dynamic models to evaluate control strategies, troubleshoot performance issues, and collect data for analysis
Contribute to system analysis and controller tuning by assisting with system identification, linear system analysis, and parameter optimization in Matlab/Simulink to assess controller performance and stability under senior guidance
Support verification and validation (V&V) activities by creating/modifying test cases, running simulations, and documenting results using Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments
Assist with automation workflows and reporting by developing scripts, visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB plots or dashboards), and documentation to support simulation setup/execution, testing, model code generation, platform integration, and CI/CD pipelines
Minimum Qualifications:
Junior currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in Mechatronics, 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:
Exposure to C++, Python, or MATLAB
Exposure to Thermodynamics
Completion of Systems Engineering or Linear Control Theory coursework by spring 2026
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 - $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.
