Sr. Development Engineer - Heat Exchangers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, seeks a Sr. Development Engineer - Heat Exchangers in Plymouth, MN on-site.

You will lead development of primary systems and subsystems for commercial HVAC equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product releases. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, four years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, and experience testing electro‑mechanical gear, plus hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials.
• Hands-on testing of electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Experience with PLM and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of NPD processes and design maturity.
• Familiarity with DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R.
• Knowledge of vapor compression cycle and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule.
• Develop test plans and perform testing of components, subsystems, and total systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification.
• 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.
• Drive innovation around tools and product design.
• Technical ownership of subsystem or system designs.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Structures

Materials

DOE

DFMEA

DVP&R

Vapor compression

MATLAB

ANSYS

VapCyc

FEA

Systems engineering

Architecture

Lead projects

Lean principles

Problem solving

Communication

NPD processes

Cross-functional collaboration

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 aSr. 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:

• 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.