Staff Product Development Engineer IV –– Plymouth, MN - Hybrid
Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is seeking a Staff Product Development Engineer IV who will lead the development of one or more primary systems or sub-systems on 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: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN
What you will do:
- Leading the technical development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis. Partner with the engineering team to learn and contribute to the design of the following subsystems:
- vapor compression refrigeration systems
- fans, motors, mechanical drives, and variable speed technologies
- pumps and fluid flow control devices
- heat exchanger design and selection
- cabinetry/structural systems: FEA, shipping and vibration, accelerated life testing, seismic and wind loading
- unit controls design and validation: sequence of operation, control algorithms, and associated control devices
- Leading laboratory testing and validation of HVAC systems. Collaborate on cross-functional teams to test our equipment in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Lead the testing of the operation and function of commercial chillers
- Provide technical leadership to bring design concepts to production solutions
- Lead and mentor junior engineering team members
- Lead CAD designers to execute product designs
- Develop advanced simulation techniques and 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:
- Minimum 4-year degree in engineering or related technical field and a minimum of 9 years of experience
- Understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, materials
- Understanding of New Product Development processes
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a “team-player” mentality
- Desire to learn and develop world-class chiller knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in engineering
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 $127,700 - $164,700 (+ bonus) 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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