Staff Design Engineer
About The Position
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- HVAC industry experience
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.
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
Senior
