Product Development Engineer

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Product Engineer. The Product Engineer will assist in water-cooled, centrifugal-chiller product development, validation, and launch. Alongside the above deliverable, will be a focus in technology integration into existing and future platforms. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Technical System Development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis
• Design, simulate, and optimize selected HVAC equipment using available computer software
• Be an integral part of a fast-paced stage gate development process and reporting on progress to upper management
• Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into product
• Explore Heat Pump systems leveraging available technologies
• Lead and support the design, integration, and validation of the following subsystems:


• Single & multi-stage, centrifugal compressors
• Refrigeration system piping
• Tube and shell HX (evaporator/condenser applications)
• Economized, multistage compression systems


• Assist in the integration and validation of the following subsystems:
• 1 & 2 phase cooled VFDs
• Chiller controls hardware and software


• Give technical input to create concepts and develop system prototypes
• Collaborate closely with CAD designers to model 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
• Supporting Application Engineering and Sales


• Assist in various Cost Improvement Goals, proposing innovative ideas and initiating cost reduction and product improvement efforts to increase the overall value of the product
• Provide a clean, detailed, and strong transfer of newly released product to sustaining engineering team, to support product for years to come
• 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 2 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, or similar)
• Detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic skills with CAD applications

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 contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions

• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

• Short term and long term disability

• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays

• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual

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

• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200 - $94,800 in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade 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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