Senior Development Engineer - Lead Electro-Mechanical HVAC

Daikin Applied; Staunton (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Sick time

Parental leave and tuition assistance

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead next-generation commercial HVAC product development for data center customers.

The role requires deep expertise in HVAC, thermodynamics, and systems engineering, with ownership from concept through production launch. Hybrid work options in Staunton, VA or Plymouth, MN are available, and leadership of cross-functional teams will drive innovation and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of 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.
• Capacities 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drives innovation around tools and product design.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structures

Materials

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Modeling & simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering ownership

NPD processes

Lean principles

Requirements translation

DOE/DFMEA/DVP&R

Vapor compression cycle

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

Job description

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead next-generation commercial HVAC product development for data center customers.

The role requires deep expertise in HVAC, thermodynamics, and systems engineering, with ownership from concept through production launch. Hybrid work options in Staunton, VA or Plymouth, MN are available, and leadership of cross-functional teams will drive innovation and performance.