Model Based Controls Intern

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin 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 office

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 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.