Lead Development Engineer

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Lead Development Engineer. The Lead Development Engineer 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. Daikin Applied is looking for a Development Engineer who can collaborate with other individuals across multiple disciplinary fields as a team and drive toward releasing innovative chiller products. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - Hybrid

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
• Design, simulate and optimize selected HVAC equipment using available computer software
• Be an integral part of a fast-paced stage gate development process and report on progress to upper management
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate requirements into a product for the data center market
• 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
  
  
  
  • Collaborate closely with CAD designers to model architecture of new product
  • Collaborate with advanced simulation teams to perform FEA and CFD analysis of design
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain personnel to ensure the 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 product, including:
  
  
  
  • Review of training program documentation
  • Supporting Application Engineering and Sales
  
  
  
  
• Assist in various Cost Improvement Goals, proposing innovative ideas and initiating cost reduction and product improvement efforts to increase the overall value of the product
• Mentor less experienced Engineering staff

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• 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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, or similar)
• Detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Basic skills with CAD applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• SolidWorks experience

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 with 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 $90,400-$147,400 + 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in 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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