Product Development Engineer

Job Description

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 & 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 & 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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