Senior Product Development Engineer III (Airflow/Acoustics)

Senior Product Development Engineer III (Airflow/Acoustics) - Plymouth, MN or Staunton, VA - Hybrid

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer III (Airflow/Acoustics) who will lead technology development and modular product architecture in the Refrigeration Subsystem

Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN or Staunton, VA

What you will do:

• Lead New Technology Introduction of any technologies in the air flow subsystem of both air-cooled and water-cooled chillers solutions into chiller applications using engineering fundamentals such as fluid dynamics, acoustics and mechanical analysis.
• Lead and contribute to the technology and design in the following areas:
• Fan design and analysis
• Air to refrigerant airflow optimization
• Air cooling in electronics
• Acoustics related to both airflow and other mechanical devices used in chillers
• Develop and ownership of a product-based modular strategy for the Airflow subsystems (all components and modules responsible for providing airflow and air-based heat transfer). This will include working with the New Product Implementation (NPI) engineers throughout the organization to ensure the relevant subsystems are designed with appropriate requirements, interfaces, and interactions
• Provide technical leadership as an internal Subject Matter Expert in airflow and acoustics
• Lead and mentor junior engineering team members in the development of airflow and acoustics competencies
• Support cross-functional groups to effectively deploy new technologies through smooth transitions into production
• Participate in design reviews to ensure best design practices are followed and alert the product team to any risks associated with respect to airflow and acoustics in chiller systems
• Represent the company's interests in external technical groups (i.e. ASHRAE, UL, AMCA, University consortia, etc.)

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:

• Minimum 4-year degree in engineering or related technical field and minimum 7 years of engineering experience
• Experience with structures and vibration in HVAC or industrial applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a "team-player" mentality
• Desire to learn and develop world-class chiller knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must be driven with a high attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in engineering or a related technical field

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