Product Development Engineer

1 month ago


Staunton, Virginia, United States Daikin Full time
Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Daikin Applied is seeking a highly skilled Product Development Engineer to join our team. As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, validation, and launch of our water-cooled, centrifugal-chiller products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement technical systems for 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 various subsystems, including centrifugal compressors, refrigeration system piping, and heat exchangers.
  • Assist in the integration and validation of subsystems such as VFDs and chiller controls hardware and software.
  • Provide 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.
  • 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 products, including review of training program documentation and 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 products to sustaining engineering team, to support the products 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 communication skills.
  • Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Basic skills with CAD applications.

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