Senior Product Development Engineer III

Senior Product Development Engineer III – Plymouth, MN – Hybrid

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product Development Engineer III to join our rapidly growing organization. This role will lead the design, testing, and launch of new products for our customers as approved by the Applied Air Handling team. The success of the organization relies on the success of the team so the individual must be a team-player with excellent communication skills and eager to collaborate and learn. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members, driving towards releasing innovative HVAC products
• Handle complex issues and problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a group
• Develop electro-mechanical designs of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule
• Develop test plans and performs testing of components and sub-systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification
• Work cross-functionally with groups such as design and test, supporting product design to meet business needs
• Drives the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones
• Technical Development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanical analysis. Contributing on the design of the following subsystems:
• vapor compression refrigeration systems
• fans, motors, mechanical drives, and variable speed technologies
• Indoor Air Quality solutions: filtration media, ventilation, UV lighting
• energy recovery systems:  heat wheels, air-to air heat exchangers
• heating systems: gas furnaces, electric resistance heaters, hot water coils
• cabinetry/structural systems: leakage and pressure testing, accelerated life testing, seismic and wind loading
• unit controls design and validation: sequence of operation, control algorithms, & associated control devices
• Conduct Laboratory testing and validation of HVAC systems
• Collaborate on cross functional teams to test our equipment in our state-of-the-art Technology Center
• Provide technical leadership to bring design concepts to production solutions
• Partner with CAD designers to execute product designs
• Collaborate with advanced simulation teams to perform FEA and CFD analysis of design concepts
• Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to transform engineering designs into production equipment

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 degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, or combination of education and professional experience
• Must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting, under supervision of others
• Ability to meet deadlines, and to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a “team-player” mentality
• Desire to learn and develop world class HVAC knowledge and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the HVAC industry
• Basic skills with CAD applications
• Master’s degree in technical, scientific, engineering, or related area

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

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $101,700 - $129,300 in Minnesota. 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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