Sr. Development Engineer - Heat Exchangers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Sr. Development Engineer – Heat Exchangers to lead development of electro-mechanical HVAC systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to push innovative products from concept to release.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, and hands-on testing expertise. You will work on DOE/DFMEA/DVP&R, modeling tools like MATLAB and ANSYS, and contribute to design maturity and project planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials.
• Experience with electro-mechanical testing and DOE/DFMEA/DVP&R.

Responsibilities

• Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting quality, cost, and schedule.
• Develop test plans and perform testing of components and systems for performance and certification.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain.
• Drive the NPD phase-gate process ensuring design maturity across milestones.
• Drive innovation around tools and product design.
• Provide technical ownership of sub-system or system designs.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structures

Materials

DOE

DFMEA

DVP&R

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

Systems engineering

FEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

PLM

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 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 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 which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!