Senior Design Engineer

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Design Engineer. The Senior Design Engineer will assist in and lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of Air-Cooled Chillers, with a focus on the growing Data Center Market. We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer who can collaborate with other individuals across multiple disciplinary fields as a team and drive toward releasing innovative chiller products. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Review requests and needs from Hyperscale Data Center Market as it pertains to Chillers

• 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

• Be an integral part of a fast-paced stage gate development process and report on progress to upper management

• Collaborate with Product Management to translate requirements into a product for the data center market

• 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 Data Center focused marketable product

• Collaborate closely with CAD designers to model architecture of new product

• Collaborate with advanced simulation teams to perform FEA and CFD analysis of design

• Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain personnel to ensure the 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.)

• Make technical and product decisions throughout the development process

• Produce technical documentation to support the Marketing launch of new products and product options

• Provide infant support for newly released product, 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

• 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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, or similar)
• Detailed knowledge of engineering, preferably in the HVAC industry
• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Basic skills with CAD applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• SolidWorks experience

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 contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400-$147,400 + 10% bonus in 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.

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