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Sr. Development Engineer - Heat Exchangers. The Sr. Development Engineer will lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems of commercial HVAC equipment. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional team members to drive the release of innovative HVAC products. The candidate must have good communication skills and work well in a group setting, with minimal supervision. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Plymouth, MN (on-site)
Your Responsibilities:- 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
- Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones
- Drive innovation around tools and product design
- Technical ownership of sub-system or system designs
Your Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Four years of relevant experience
- Advanced understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, materials
- Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
- Ability to problem solve within engineering and technical concepts
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting
- Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
- Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.
- Understanding of New Product Development processes and the ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts
- Basic knowledge of Lean principles
- Ability to lead technical project teams, 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
- Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (preferred)
- Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division I (preferred)
Your 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 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
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 - $151,800 + 10% bonus in Minnesota. 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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