Sr. Compressor Development Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance planoptions

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Senior Compressor Development Engineer to advance centrifugal compressor design and prototype development for commercial HVAC products. You will plan and execute design milestones, perform stress, vibration, and DFMEA analyses, work with suppliers, and guide tests from concept through qualification and launch.

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of related experience are required; Minnesota base salary ranges from $90,400 to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical or Equivalent).
• 5+ years of related experience (Higher level degree can substitute).
• Experience with turbomachinery, preferably centrifugal compressors.
• Experience in common manufacturing capabilities and materials.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles: stress, fatigue, vibration.
• Knowledge of centrifugal compressor component design (gears, bearings, rotating equipment, casting, machining).
• Experience in product testing and data acquisition, with emphasis on compressor performance validation.
• Basic skills with CAD applications.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement planning for compressor development including design milestones.
• Detailed and advanced centrifugal compressor design from mechanical to electrical components.
• Include complete material selection, gear design, bearing design, housing design, and rotor dynamic analysis.
• Evaluate mechanical aspects to meet life cycle requirements.
• Perform stress, vibration, modal, fatigue analyses of components.
• Lead product development lifecycle from requirements to prototype, qualification, and launch.
• Derive component-level requirements to create part specifications and drawings.
• Communicate with suppliers to determine manufacturability and tolerances.
• Ensure parts are manufactured as specified and within tolerances.
• Apply DFMEA, create pass/fail criteria, and use testing data to validate designs.
• Use simulations to support design performance and reliability.
• Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using DOE as needed.
• Coordinate lab tests, gather data, and analyze results for conclusions.

Skills

Centrifugal compressor design

Turbomachinery

Stress analysis

Vibration analysis

DFMEA

Design of Experiments

Supplier collaboration

CAD

Materials selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

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.
• 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:
• Communication with all suppliers and vendors to determine manufacturability
• Participate in inspection results to ensure all designed parts are manufactured as specified, within specified tolerances
• Communicate and instruct designers to create specifications and check part drawings
• Apply common manufacturing and inspection capabilities to choose materials and tolerances. Relevant experience with specifying tight tolerances and GD&T
• Create robust design using DFMEA method during design, analysis and testing
• Create pass/fail criteria of analysis and test results by applying reason and logic to fundamental mechanics
• Use simulation tools to simulate design performance and reliability to support DFMEA
• Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using Design of Experiments as needed for complex problems with many variables
• Communicate and instruct lab technicians to set up tests and gather data to meet the test parameters and accuracy requirements
• Analyze test data and reports, making clear conclusions if designs meet functional, performance, and safety specifications
• Develop parts qualification process/procedure and makes decisions pass/fail from developed criteria
• In-depth involvement in all aspects of the test phase to validate design. Provides detailed analysis based on mathematical, finite element analysis, and experimental data
• 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:

• 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% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the 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. #LI-NA1

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.