Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Product Development Engineer. The Product Development Engineer will assist in water-cooled, centrifugal-chiller product development, validation, and launch. Alongside the above deliverable, will be a focus in technology integration into existing and future platforms. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Staunton, VA - Onsite

What you will do:

• Technical system development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis
• Design, simulate, and optimize selected HVAC equipment using available computer software
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate requirements into product
• Explore heat pump systems leveraging available technologies

• Lead and support the design, integration, and validation of the following subsystems:

  • Single and multi-stage, centrifugal compressors
  • Refrigeration system piping
  • Tube and shell heat exchanger (evaporator/condenser applications)
  • Economized, multistage compression systems.

• Assist in the integration and validation of the following subsystems:

  • 1 and 2 phase cooled VFDs
  • Chiller controls hardware and software

• Give technical input to create concepts and develop system prototypes

• Collaborate closely with CAD designers to model architecture of new products
• Collaborate with advanced simulation teams to perform FEA and CFD analysis of design
• Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain personnel to ensure manufacturability of products
• Provide manufacturing support for concept and prototype unit builds
• Oversight of laboratory testing; including creation of test plans, direction during testing, and analysis of data collected during testing
• Initiate and obtain agency and regulatory approval status for new products (UL, ETL, CRN, ASME, CE, etc.)
• Make technical and product decisions throughout the development process
• Produce technical documentation to support the Marketing launch of new products and product options

• Providing infant support for newly released products; including:

  • Review of training program documentation
  • Supporting Application Engineering and Sales

• Assist in various cost improvement goals, proposing innovative ideas and initiating cost reduction and product improvement efforts to increase the overall value of the product

• Provide a clean, detailed, and strong transfer of newly released product to sustaining engineering team, to support product for years to come
• Mentor less experienced Engineering staff

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, or similar)
• Detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic skills with CAD applications

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Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national rigin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.