Sr. Compressor Development Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plan

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Compressor Development Engineer to drive centrifugal compressor design for commercial HVAC systems. You will lead prototype work, guide the product life cycle from concept to launch, and apply DFMEA for robust design. This on-site role is based in Plymouth, MN.

Requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in turbomachinery, CAD skills, and experience with compressor components such as gears, bearings and rotors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience; higher degree can substitute.
• Experience with turbomachinery, preferably centrifugal compressors.
• Solid understanding of stress, vibration, fatigue, and failure modes.
• Knowledge of centrifugal compressor components: gears, bearings, rotors.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement planning for compressor development including milestones.
• Design and analyze centrifugal compressor components from mechanical to electrical.
• Evaluate life-cycle performance with stress, fatigue, and vibration analyses.
• Involve in all product development steps from requirements to launch.
• Derive component specifications from assembly requirements and drawings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Stress analysis

Vibration analysis

Fatigue analysis

Centrifugal compressors

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data acquisition

Test data analysis software

Job description

Join the world’s largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Compressor Development Engineer. The Compressor Development Engineer will interact with lab personnel on prototype concepts. In this role, you will be a part of new product design with the opportunity to enhance commercial HVAC products and strengthen the Daikin brand.Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location : Plymouth, MN – Onsite

Your Responsibilities:

• Create and implement planning for compressor development including Design and Review milestones

• Detailed and advanced centrifugal compressor design from each mechanical component to electrical components used in compressors. This includes the complete centrifugal compressor material selection, gear design, bearing design, housing design, and rotor dynamic analysis of both single and multi-stage compressors

• Evaluate all mechanical aspects to ensure the product designed and developed will meet life cycle requirements. This will include detail stress, vibration, modal, fatigue analysis of all designed components

• Be involved in all steps in the product development process/life cycle, from customer requirements, to design, to prototype manufacturing, to product qualification, to final product implementation and product launch

• Derive component-level requirements from assembly requirements to create part specifications and drawings:

• Create robust design using DFMEA method during design, analysis and testing

• Provide accurate and precise product performance results for marketing and sales for product selection

• Collaborate and communicate with other teams in the product development process/projects to ensure the final product meets all objectives and customer requirements in all product areas

• Provide documentation, both high-level and detailed documentation, for all projects and tasks throughout the development process

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Equivalent)

• 5+ years of related experience (Higher level degree can be substituted for years of experience)

• Experience with turbomachinery preferably centrifugal compressors

• Experience in common manufacturing capabilities and materials

• Solid fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles with a focus on stress analysis, mechanics of materials, vibration, fatigue, and failure modes

• Knowledge of centrifugal compressor component design such as gears, bearings, rotating equipment, motors, casting and machining parts

• Experience in product testing and data acquisition, with emphasis on compressor performance validation

• Basic skills with CAD applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with global HVAC principles and practices and Mechanical component design standards (ASHRAE, GB, ISO, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of test data analysis software and tools

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

• Ability to support the development of highly variable products that can be dynamically configured at the time of order using rules-based engineering tools

Your 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

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from$90,400-$151,800 + 10% bonusin Minnesota. The range displayedrepresentsthe 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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If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!