Senior Heat Pump Product Development Engineer III

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Heat Pump Product Engineer III, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing HVAC products. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects, apply cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with diverse teams. You'll be instrumental in driving product performance and specifications while ensuring timely project delivery. With a strong focus on professional growth and inclusivity, this role promises to shape your career in an industry-leading environment. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with heat pumps and project leadership.
• Strong communication and refrigeration system competency required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance heat pump products using advanced technologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet product specifications.

Skills

Heat Pump Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Refrigeration System Competency

Team Leadership

Spanish Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Heat Pump Product Engineer III - Plymouth, MN - Hybrid
Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Heat Pump Product Engineer III who will support key product initiative as approved by the Applied Air Handling Unit Value Engineering and Sustaining team. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN

What You Will Do

• Perform enhancements of (Air-Source) Heat-Pump products utilizing current and emerging: refrigerant, heat transfer, compressor, and control technologies.
• Provide Sustaining Team expertise on mechanical refrigeration system, air moving system, and associated control sequence to meet Product performance specifications and Program timelines.
• Provide specification, design, selection, qualification, functional & reliability validation testing, documentation, and rating of purchased and self-manufactured components, sub-systems, and units, including supplier or manufacturing processes.
• Direct activities of CAD Designers, Lab Technicians, and other Engineers associated with assigned Projects. Motivates development of innovative product features or manufacturing processes.
• Provide Project leadership by coordinating cross functional Teams through the defined steps for the Daikin Applied Value Engineering process.
• Effectively apply development processes and techniques (DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE & Test Plan, FEA, DFM/A, Technical Design Reviews, Risk Assessment, Gantt charts, etc.) to ensure timely Project delivery and meet Product functional, cost, and quality objectives.

What’s In It For You

• 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

• 4 year Degree in Engineering (prefer Mechanical Engineering).
• 5 years experience with heat-pumps.
• 4 years demonstrated project or team leadership/management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Refrigeration system competency.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with design process and stage gate project management process.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 year Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Focus on Design or Fluid Dynamics).
• Capabilities in following areas: applicable Safety Standards, filtration technology, safeties and electronic controls, power transmission, noise and vibration, filtration, heat exchangers, psychrometrics, electrical power distribution, variable power supply (VFD) devices, manufacturing equipment, and sheet metal design & fabrication.
• Refrigeration system capabilities in following areas: applicable Safety Standards, filtration technology, safeties and electronic controls, power transmission, noise and vibration, filtration, heat exchangers, psychrometrics, electrical power distribution, variable power supply (VFD) devices, manufacturing equipment, sheet metal design & fabrication.
• Ability to speak or read Spanish.
• CAD, FEA, or CFD skills.

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 match.
• Paid time off and company paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing