Staff Design Engineer

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Staff Development Engineer. The Staff Development Engineer will lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional team members, driving towards releasing innovative HVAC products. The candidate must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting. This candidate will provide technical guidance to more junior team members. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN or Staunton, VA - Hybrid

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule.

• Utilize model-based design to drive concept selection through trade-space analysis, predict performance and rating metrics, and enable virtual validation.

• Create and execute design validation plans of components, sub-systems, and total systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification.

• Establish feedback loops between physical testing and model refinement to improve accuracy and confidence in early design decisions.

• Lead cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, service, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs.

• Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones.

• Keep current on product and component technology improvements and industry trends to effectively perform position functions.

• Investigate engineering/manufacturing issues related to the assembly of the new product design and take corrective action to prevent the recurrence of problems.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering

• 7+ years of related experience

• Understanding of concepts such as thermodynamics, vapor compression cycle, fluid mechanics,

• structures, materials

• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment

• Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture

• Ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts

• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical risks to an audience of business leaders

• Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools

• Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, EE, Mfg, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.

• Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R

• Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc, etc.

• Ability to create a work breakdown structure, estimate work task effort, and support project planning activities

• Understanding of New Product Development processes

• Knowledge of Lean Principles

• Drives innovation around tools and product design

• Ability to problem-solve within engineering and technical concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering

• HVAC industry experience

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $109,100 - $188,700 +15% annual bonus in Minnesota and Virginia. The range displayedrepresentsthe pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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