Development Engineer III - Daikin Applied
Staunton, VA 24402
About the Job
Development Engineer III – Staunton, VA - Hybrid
Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is seeking a Development Engineer III who will assist in and lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of Air-Cooled Chillers, with a focus on the growing Data Center Market. The candidate must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting, as well as be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Location: Hybrid, Staunton, VA
What you will do:
* Review requests and needs from Hyperscale Data Center Market as it pertains to Chillers
* Technical System Development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanical analysis
* Be a lead contributor to a fast-paced stage gate development process
* Lead and support the design and integration of the following subsystems:
* compression refrigeration systems
* fans, motors, mechanical drives, and variable speed technologies
* structural sheet metal
* refrigeration system piping
* Give technical direction to create concepts and develop them into a Data Center focused marketable product
* Work closely with CAD designers to model the architecture of new products
* Collaborate with advanced simulation teams to perform FEA and CFD analysis of design
* Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain personnel to ensure manufacturability of product
* Provide Manufacturing support for Concept and Prototype unit builds
* Oversight of laboratory testing; including creation of test plans, direction during testing and analysis of data collected during testing
* Initiate and obtain agency and regulatory approval status for new products (UL, ETL, CRN, ASME, CE, etc.)
* Make technical and product decisions throughout the development process
* Produce technical documentation to support the Marketing launch of new products and product options.
* Provide infant support for newly released products; including:
* Review of training program documentation
* Support Application Engineering and Sales
* Assist in various Cost Improvement Goals, proposing new ideas and initiating cost reduction and product improvement efforts to increase the overall value of the product
What’s in it for you:
* Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
* 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:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) with 10 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR Master's Degree with 5 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR PhD with 0-2 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR Master’s Degree
* Requires detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
* PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
* Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
* Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
* Basic skills with CAD applications, a plus
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Source : Daikin Applied