HVAC Design Engineer – Hybrid & Cross-Functional Impact

Daikin Applied Americas; Staunton (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Design Engineer to assist in the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive toward releasing innovative HVAC products from Staunton, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule (4 days per week in office).

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, hands-on testing experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to support a phased development process and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials.
• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to problem-solve within engineering and technical concepts.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information tailored to the appropriate level for the audience.
• Basic understanding of product development within a phase gate process.
• Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as P&ID, DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R.

Responsibilities

• Develop electro-mechanical designs of appropriate complexity for program quality, cost, and schedule.
• Develop test plans based on product requirements and DFMEA analysis; support performance and reliability through testing.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams including Product Management, Marketing, Applications, Manufacturing, and Service.
• Collaborate with Design, TestLab, Integrated Supply Chain, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Training Center to meet business needs.
• Support execution of projects within the new product development phase-gate process and design maturity milestones.
• Stay current on product and component technology improvements and industry trends to improve design and reliability.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structures

Materials

Problem solving

Technical communication

Phase-gate knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a Design Engineer to assist in the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive toward releasing innovative HVAC products from Staunton, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule (4 days per week in office).

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, hands-on testing experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to support a phased development process and