Senior Development Engineer - Screw Compressors (HVAC)

Daikin Applied Americas; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Staunton, VA (onsite) is pursuing a Sr. Development Engineer - Screw Compressors to lead development of primary systems and sub-systems for large-tonnage compressors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new product releases and mentor junior engineers. The role requires a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design, plus hands-on testing of electro-mechanical equipment and experience with PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials.
• Experience developing and testing Compressors for hydraulic applications.
• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop Daikin Compressors products (primarily Screw Compressors) of significant complexity.
• Develop test plans and perform testing of components, sub-systems, and total systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain.
• Lead the new product development phase-gate process and drive milestones.
• Provide technical ownership and mentor junior engineers.
• Drive innovation around tools and product design.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structures

Materials

DOE

DFMEA

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

PLM tools

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas in Staunton, VA (onsite) is pursuing a Sr. Development Engineer - Screw Compressors to lead development of primary systems and sub-systems for large-tonnage compressors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new product releases and mentor junior engineers. The role requires a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design, plus hands-on testing of electro-mechanical equipment and experience with PLM tools.