Development Engineer IV - Daikin Applied

Development Engineer IV – Staunton, VA - Hybrid



Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company



Daikin Applied is seeking a Development Engineer IV who will assist in and lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of Air-Cooled Chillers. Daikin Applied is looking for a Development Engineer lV that can collaborate with other individuals across multiple disciplinary fields as a team and drive toward releasing innovative chiller products. 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:


* Technical System Development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanical analysis
* Be a lead contributor to a stage gate development process and reporting out on progress to upper management
* 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 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.)
* Making technical and product decisions throughout the development process
* Producing technical documentation to support the Marketing launch of new products and product options
* Providing infant support for newly released products; including:


* Review of training program documentation
* Supporting 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
* Mentor less experienced Engineering staff

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)
* Minimum of 8 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, or similar)
* Requires detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
* PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
* Basic skills with CAD applications, a plus
* Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
* Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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