Development Engineer IV – Staunton, VA - Hybrid

 

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

 

Daikin Applied is seeking a Development Engineer IV who will assist in and lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of Air-Cooled Chillers.   Daikin Applied is looking for a Development Engineer lV that can collaborate with other individuals across multiple disciplinary fields as a team and drive toward releasing innovative chiller products. The candidate must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting, as well as be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

 

Location: Hybrid, Staunton, VA

 

What you will do:

Technical System Development of HVAC equipment using engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mechanical analysis Be a lead contributor to a stage gate development process and reporting out on progress to upper management Lead and support the design and integration of the following subsystems: compression refrigeration systems fans, motors, mechanical drives, and variable speed technologies structural sheet metal refrigeration system piping Give technical direction to create concepts and develop them into a marketable product Work closely with CAD designers to model the 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 product 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.) Making technical and product decisions throughout the development process Producing 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 new ideas and initiating cost reduction and product improvement efforts to increase the overall value of the product 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 8+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, or similar) Requires detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry PC skills including Microsoft Office applications Basic skills with CAD applications, a plus Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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