Senior Design Engineer

Daikin Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Superannuation

Performance Bonus

On-the-job Training

Fitness Passport

Gift card discount

Novated Lease

Free Parking

Global HVAC Leader

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – AHU to lead end-to-end R&D for Air Handling Unit products, coordinating development from concept to delivery with Manufacturing, Sales, and global affiliates.

You will apply engineering best practices, address complex design challenges, and mentor cross-functional teams in a diverse, collaborative environment. Prior AHU design and coil/fan/motor selection experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading Project Management and Product Development initiatives.
• 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 from requirements to delivery.
• Provide technical guidance to Manufacturing, resolving design, application, and production issues.
• Document design modifications and deliver cost-effective, compliant AHU solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Air conditioning design

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Coil selection software

Fan selection software

Motor selection 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.

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 Include

• 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.