HVAC Project Engineer — MTO Design & Optimization

Daikin Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Performance bonus

On-the-job training

Bupa Health Fund discount

Fitness Passport

Flare Benefit

Free parking on site

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a talented Project Engineer specialising in AHU & Custom HVAC equipment to join our local manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you will develop, design, and execute Make to Order HVAC projects, optimizing for quality, performance and Australian standards.

You will create detailed drawings, 3D models and production instructions, specify materials and equipment, and provide hands-on support to production teams during assembly.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a project or design engineering role within the Australian HVAC industry.
• Hands-on CAD experience and knowledge of HVAC principles, airflow, thermodynamics and acoustics.
• Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, and energy efficient design practices.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Tertiary engineering degree; professional accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and cost estimations for custom HVAC products.
• Develop manufacturing drawings and production instructions for tenders.
• Specify materials and equipment aligned with project scope and standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production during assembly and fabrication.
• Maintain technical documentation, project schedules, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

HVAC design

3D CAD

Project management

Lean DFMA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CPEng / MIEAust (advantage)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Daikin Australia is seeking a talented Project Engineer specialising in AHU & Custom HVAC equipment to join our local manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you will develop, design, and execute Make to Order HVAC projects, optimizing for quality, performance and Australian standards.

You will create detailed drawings, 3D models and production instructions, specify materials and equipment, and provide hands-on support to production teams during assembly.