Electric Support Engineer

Entity:  Daikin Europe HQ
Job Category:  Research and Development
Location: 

Ghent, East Flanders, BE

Job Requisition ID:  2793

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

 

Join a global leader in HVAC innovation and help shape the future of electronic systems at Daikin Europe.

 

About the Role

 

As an Electric Support Engineer within Daikin Europe’s R&D organisation, you will play a key role in supporting the design, analysis, validation, and continuous improvement of our electronic systems. You will work closely within our Equipment Control team to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of PCBAs used across Daikin’s advanced HVAC solutions.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in electronics, PCBA design, EMC, and diagnostics, who enjoys analytical problem‑solving and collaborating in a dynamic, international environment.

 

 

Your Responsibilities

 

  • Support the design, review, and validation of PCBA hardware containing  analogue, digital, and power circuits, while also taking EMC , thermal behaviour and reliability aspects into consideration.
  • Analyse system‑level issues across multiple PCBAs and devices, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions.
  • Perform EMC‑related evaluations (radiated & conducted emission, immunity, ESD) and propose countermeasures.
  • Interpret and apply EN/IEC standards and internal Daikin guidelines.
  • Create clear technical documentation, test reports, and analysis summaries.
  • Read and interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation.
  • Use diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and measurement equipment.
  • Support simulation activities (e.g., LTSpice, MicroCap).
  • Perform or assist with soldering tasks, including SMD components.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Electric & Controls team.

 

 

Your Profile

 

Education

 

  • Master’s degree in industrial engineering Electronics‑ICT or equivalent experience.

 

 

Technical Skills

 

  • Strong knowledge of PCBA design, analogue, digital and power electronics, EMC, thermal behaviour, transmission lines, and reliability calculations.
  • Understanding of EMC principles (emission, immunity, ESD).
  • Ability to work with international standards (EN/IEC).
  • Strong analytical mindset and troubleshooting skills.
  • Familiarity with measurement techniques and common lab equipment.
  • Basic experience with simulation tools (LTSpice, MicroCap…).
  • Safety awareness regarding ESD and working with live circuits.
  • Good soldering skills (THT and SMD components).

 

 

Experience

 

  • Preferably 4+ years of experience in an electronics design or hardware engineering role.

 

 

Soft Skills

 

  • Team‑oriented mindset
  • Eager to learn and grow
  • Open‑minded and proactive

 

Languages

 

  • Good command of English (spoken and written)

 

 

Why Join Daikin Europe?

 

At Daikin, you join a global technology leader with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and people. You’ll work in a multicultural R&D environment where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement are part of our DNA. We offer:

  • A stimulating role in a high‑tech R&D environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • A supportive team culture with room for creativity and initiative
  • The chance to contribute to cutting‑edge HVAC technologies used worldwide

 

Ready to Make an Impact?

 

If you’re passionate about electronics, eager to solve complex technical challenges, and excited to contribute to the future of Daikin’s HVAC innovations, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.