Design & Drafting Intern

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is now hiring for a Design & Drafting 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 Design & Drafting Intern to join our dynamic Design team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of mechanical design 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

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 Design 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

What you will do:

• Create full-scale 3D models using SolidWorks of HVAC components and assemblies
• Understand project requirements from Engineering and Marketing, plan out your project and the parts you need to design and execute your own mini-design project
• Create a summary of the project/s worked on at the end of the summer and present it to management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sophomore or Junior enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Product/Industrial Design or 1st year student enrolled in an associate degree program in Mechanical Design/Engineering CAD
• Minimum of 1 year in Mechanical Design schooling by May 2026
• Exposure to SolidWorks
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to using Excel formulas or programming (VBA)
• 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 be dependent on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.