Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Design Engineer. The Design Engineer will assist in and lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. They will collaborate with cross-functional team members, driving towards releasing innovative HVAC 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:

Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule
Develop test plans and perform testing of components, sub-systems, and total systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification
Work cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs
Support the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of related experience
Understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, materials
Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting
Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.
Understanding of New Product Development processes
Knowledge of Lean principles
Project management capabilities with the ability to estimate work tasks and support project planning activities
Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R
Knowledge of vapor compression cycle
Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc, etc.
Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture
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 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 $62,000 - $120,700 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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