Staff Design Engineer

Daikin Applied; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 109,100 - 188,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance plan options

401K retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Daikin Applied, a leader in HVAC solutions, is hiring a Staff Development Engineer in Plymouth, MN, or Staunton, VA. This role involves leading the development of complex electro-mechanical systems for commercial HVAC products.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a strong background in engineering principles such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible medical plans, and a 401K matching program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex electro-mechanical products while supporting quality, cost, and schedule.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure product design meets business needs.
• Investigate and resolve engineering/manufacturing issues.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Vapor compression cycle

Fluid mechanics

Systems engineering

MATLAB

Lean Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PLM tools

ANSYS

VapCyc

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 Staff Development Engineer. The Staff 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, driving towards releasing innovative HVAC products. The candidate must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting. This candidate will provide technical guidance to more junior team members. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location

Plymouth, MN or Staunton, VA - Hybrid

Your Responsibilities

• Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule.
• Utilize model-based design to drive concept selection through trade-space analysis, predict performance and rating metrics, and enable virtual validation.
• Create and execute design validation plans of components, sub-systems, and total systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification.
• Establish feedback loops between physical testing and model refinement to improve accuracy and confidence in early design decisions.
• Lead cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, service, 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.
• Keep current on product and component technology improvements and industry trends to effectively perform position functions.
• Investigate engineering/manufacturing issues related to the assembly of the new product design and take corrective action to prevent the recurrence of problems.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
• 7+ years of related experience
• Understanding of concepts such as thermodynamics, vapor compression cycle, fluid mechanics, structures, materials
• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture
• Ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts
• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical risks to an audience of business leaders
• Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
• Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, EE, Mfg, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.
• Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R
• Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc, etc.
• Ability to create a work breakdown structure, estimate work task effort, and support project planning activities
• Understanding of New Product Development processes
• Knowledge of Lean Principles
• Drives innovation around tools and product design
• Ability to problem-solve within engineering and technical concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• HVAC industry experience

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 $109,100 - $188,700 +15% annual bonus in Minnesota and Virginia. 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.