Senior Design Engineer

Daikin; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Health Fund

Fitness Passport

Flare Benefit

Free parking on site

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for AHU projects. You will lead end-to-end R&D AHU product development, collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, and global affiliates, and apply expert engineering practices to deliver compliant, cost-effective HVAC solutions.

The role requires a strong background in air conditioning design, 8+ years of leadership experience, and proficiency with coil, fan, and motor selection software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management and product development.
• Demonstrated background in AHU product design and air conditioning design.
• Mandatory experience with coil, fan, and motor selection software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D AHU product development projects with clear timelines and milestones.
• Provide robust technical guidance to Manufacturing to resolve design, application, and production issues.
• Evaluate and document design modifications, delivering cost-effective, compliant AHU solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and international affiliates to drive market-aligned product designs.

Skills

AHU design

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Coil/fan/motor selection software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Coil/fan/motor selection software

Sheet metal design software

Job description

Our Company Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities. At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior R&D Manager – Commercial and New Business, the Senior Design Engineer – AHU will be responsible for managing, supporting, and leading all aspects of Air Handling Unit (AHU) related projects. You will oversee product development through a structured schedule, leverage engineering expertise to solve complex design challenges, and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, and global Daikin affiliates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end R&D AHU product development projects from initial requirements to delivery, ensuring clear timelines and milestone tracking.
• Provide robust technical guidance to Manufacturing team, resolving design, application, and production issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption.
• Overcome selection software limitations to accurately evaluate and document design modifications, delivering cost-effective, compliant AHU solutions that boost project win probability.
• Partner closely with internal teams (Applied, Manufacturing, QA, Purchasing) and international Daikin affiliates, utilising Gemba insights and competitive benchmarking to drive market-aligned product designs.

About You

We are seeking a highly credible, collaborative engineering leader with deep expertise in air conditioning design and product development. You would apply good engineering practice from the start, thrive in a culturally diverse environment, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Selection Criteria & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading Project Management and Product Development initiatives.
• Demonstrated background in AHU product design and Air Conditioning design.
• Mandatory experience with coil, fan, and motor selection software.
• Experience with sheet metal design is highly regarded.
• High integrity, strong problem-solving mindset, and the ability to foster harmonious relationships across internal stakeholders, suppliers, and overseas affiliates.

Why join us?

• Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.
• Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus
• Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund Fitness Passport – Access to over hundreds of gyms nationally!
• Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan
• Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.
• Free parking on site

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities. At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

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