Design Engineer III

Daikin Applied; Virginia, Staunton (MN, VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading HVAC company as a Sr. Design Engineer, where your expertise in mechanical engineering will drive innovation in product development. This role emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams to create cutting-edge HVAC solutions. You'll take ownership of complex designs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of excellence and growth. With a strong focus on quality and performance, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to shape your career in a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on HVAC systems.
• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex electro-mechanical HVAC products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product design meets business needs.

Skills

Mechanical Concepts

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Lean Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

Job description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer. The Sr. Design Engineer will lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional team members, driving toward 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: Staunton, VA - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule


• Develop test plans and perform testing of components, sub-systems, and total systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification


• Work cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs


• Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones


• Have technical ownership of sub-system or system designs


• Act as technical lead for programs


• Mentor junior engineers


• Drive innovation around tools and product design

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


• 4 years of relevant experience


• Strong understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, materials


• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment


• Ability to problem solve within engineering and technical concepts


• Able to effectively communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting


• Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools


• Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.


• Understanding of New Product Development processes


• Knowledge of Lean principles


• Ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts


• Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R


• Project Management capabilities; ability to estimate work tasks and support project planning activities


• Knowledge of vapor compression cycle


• Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc, etc


• Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture


• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent


• 8 years of relevant 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 salary range 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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