Custom Engineer
About The Position
Daikin Applied is seeking a Custom Engineer who will design and develop new products and product improvements. This role involves providing imaginative and thorough solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, offering technical leadership in the Factory Pricing Authorization process, and supporting project management. The engineer will evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to enhance the company's competitive position. Responsibilities include procuring materials for prototypes, supervising design engineering of new models, planning and executing test programs, analyzing test data, and sourcing new materials. The role also involves analyzing and recommending cost improvement ideas, performing technical analysis of competitive products, supporting sales and marketing initiatives, and facilitating cross-functional communication and design reviews. The position utilizes computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Technical, Scientific, Engineering)
- 4+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of engineering
- PC skills including Microsoft office applications
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering in the HVAC industry
- Proficiency in agile project-management
- Basic skills with CAD applications
Responsibilities
- Provide imaginative and thorough solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- Provide technical leadership in Daikin’s proprietary cross-functional Factory Pricing Authorization process
- Support project management as technical lead, or for moderate programs as overall project manager
- Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company
- Procure materials needed to construct prototypes and supervises the design engineering of new models
- Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using Design of Experiments as needed for complex problems with many variables
- Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional, performance, and safety specifications
- Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new materials to support model changes
- Analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes
- Perform technical analysis of competitive products and provide data-driven support to marketing initiatives
- Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer support
- Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and product design reviews
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
