Staff Product Development Engineer IV

• Lead High-Impact Projects: Take ownership of designing and launching cutting-edge HVAC systems, from concept to production, solving complex challenges that shape the industry
• Innovate with Experts: Partner with cross-functional teams in our world-class Technology Center, leveraging advanced tools like MBSE, FEA and CFD to push the boundaries of design
• Grow and Lead: Mentor talented engineers, guide strategic initiatives, and expand your expertise in equipment and subsystem design areas like refrigeration, air quality, and energy recovery
• Make a Difference: Create sustainable, efficient, high-performance HVAC solutions that improve lives and environments worldwide
• Thrive in a Supportive Culture: The organization believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

• Act as the technical lead for the development of complete HVAC units, creating innovative, high-performance solutions that exceed customer expectations
• Work cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs
• Tackle highly complex technical challenges, applying expert knowledge in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis to optimize designs
• Provide technical guidance to more junior team members
• Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule
• Develop test plans and performs testing of components and sub-systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification
• Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones
• Contribute expertise to key HVAC subsystems, including:

• Vapor compression refrigeration systems
• Fans, motors, and variable speed technologies
• Indoor air quality solutions (filtration, ventilation, UV lighting)
• Energy recovery systems (heat wheels, air-to-air heat exchangers)
• Heating systems (gas furnaces, electric heaters, hot water coils)
• Structural systems (design and testing for leakage, pressure, accelerated life, seismic and wind loading)
• Unit controls (sequence of operation, control algorithms, and devices)

• 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

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in product development, with a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects
• Technical Expertise: Experience in one or more of the following: thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis. Demonstrated ability to architect new products and contribute to new technology development projects.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive projects with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-player mindset.
• Passion: A proactive, innovative spirit and a relentless drive to develop world-class HVAC solutions.

• HVAC industry experience
• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA

• 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 match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

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