Sr. Development Engineer - Heat Exchangers

Daikin Applied Ltd.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,400 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Sr. Development Engineer – Heat Exchangers to lead electro-mechanical product development across complex systems, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets.

You will collaborate with design, test, manufacturing, and supply chain, drive the phase-gate process, and own subsystem designs while advancing innovation and applying DOE, DFMEA, and engineering tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong grasp of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials.

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.
• Work cross-functionally with 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 design maturity across milestones.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structures

Materials

DOE

DFMEA

DVP&R

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

Job description

## Sr. Development Engineer - Heat ExchangersApplylocations: Plymouth, MN 55441time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R002361*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 **Sr.** **Development Engineer – Heat Exchangers**. The Sr. Development Engineer will lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional team members to drive the release of innovative HVAC products. The candidate must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting, with minimal supervision. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!**Location**: Plymouth, MN (on-site)**Your 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* Drive innovation around tools and product design* Technical ownership of sub-system or system designs**Your Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering* Four years of relevant experience* Advanced understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, materials* Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment* Ability to problem solve within engineering and technical concepts* Ability to effectively communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting* Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)* Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.* Understanding of New Product Development processes and the ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts* Basic knowledge of Lean principles* Ability to lead technical project teams, estimate work tasks and support project planning activities* Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R* Knowledge of vapor compression cycle* Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc, etc.* Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture* Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (preferred)* Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division I (preferred)**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 serviceWork 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 which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.