Development Engineer III – Staunton, VA - Hybrid

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin 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, VA

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 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

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