Development Engineer IV

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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

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:

• 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

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 of 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 $105,900 - $177,900 (+ bonus) in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade 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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