Development Engineer III

Development Engineer III – Staunton, VA - Hybrid

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Development Engineer III who will assist in and lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of Air-Cooled Chillers, with a focus on the growing Data Center Market.  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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! 

Location: Hybrid, Staunton, VA

What you will do:

• Review requests and needs from Hyperscale Data Center Market as it pertains to Chillers
• Technical System Development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanical analysis
• Be a lead contributor to a fast-paced stage gate development process
• 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 Data Center focused 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.)
• 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
• Support 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

What’s in it for you:

• 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) with 10+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR Master's Degree with 5+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR PhD with 0-2 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR Master’s Degree  
• Requires detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic skills with CAD applications, a plus

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 $87,800 - $143,100 (+ bonus) 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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