Development Engineer III - Staunton, VA - HybridMake your mark at the world's largest HVAC companyDaikin Applied is seeking a Development Engineer III who 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. 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.Location:Hybrid, Staunton, VAWhat 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
Be a lead contributor to a fast-paced stage gate development process
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
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.)
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
Support 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
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) with 10+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR Master's Degree with 5+ years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR PhD with 0-2 years of related experience (HVAC, Industrial Process, Data Center or similar) OR Master's Degree
Requires 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, a plus
#LI-DF1Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
