Compressor Product Engineer III

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Why You'll Love Working for Daikin:

• We're a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential.

• Our goal is to "Perfect the Air". We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries!

• Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It's through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging.

At Daikin Applied, as the Product Engineer III you will be responsible for engineering aspects of products released to production after initial design development, including the design of special order and customized products, maintenance, and minor additions to existing products.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Give advice, analyze information, and provide technical guidance within a specific function for others within the organization, including Marketing, Applications, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.

• Design modifications to standard products for specific customer needs, to an acceptable quality, performance, safety, and cost standard.

• Support product/development testing and design activities in support of engineering objectives.

• Assist in designing components and test fixtures as required in testing and qualification of new concepts or supplier components.

• Assist in using manufacturing techniques such as lean manufacturing 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to improve productivity.

• 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.

• Provide timely resolution of field service problems using sound engineering judgment.

• Take on project management responsibilities and work on business process improvement projects.

• Keep current on product and component technology improvements and industry trends to effectively perform the functions of the position.

• Investigate engineering/manufacturing issues related to the assembly of products and take corrective action to prevent recurrence of problems.

• Develop tools to measure, monitor, and improve product bill of material accuracy and product throughput in the plant.

• Maintain agency and regulatory approval status (UL, CRN, ASME, KHK, CE, etc.)

• Maintain product documentation to ensure engineering documentation, drafting documentation, and product is consistent.

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

What you will Bring:

Required qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience (Higher level degree may be substituted for years of experience)

• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience working with CAD applications

• Strong organizational, interpersonal & communications skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, self-direct daily activities, lead by example, take initiative, and work in a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong technical writing & documentation skills.

• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant experience in HVAC industry and familiarity with HVAC principles and practices

• Experience working with industry standards and regulations (ASHRAE, ISO, UL, etc)

• Master's Degree (Mechanical engineering or equivalent)

• Project management or leadership experiences

• Spanish or Japanese language skills

• Experience with quality, PDM, ERP, MS Sharepoint, or other document storage and workflow systems

• Experience with FMEA or other design & process validation tools

• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Key Deliverables

• Fluent with three-phase and single-phase power and control circuit design with experience reading and modifying system schematics in electro-mechanical machinery.

• Proficient with interpreting and developing controller logic and ladder-style schematics.

• Working understanding of refrigerant system design for air conditioning systems as well as manufacturing processes associated with the construction of those systems.

• Ability to navigate bill of material systems to find and identify errors in the initial product design before they are experienced on the production floor.

• Provide quick reactions to issues that reach the factory floor by partnering with the production team to assess the problem and identify the solution path. Clear communication is essential with both factory personnel and peers responsible for engineering documentation.

• Experience designing sheet metal parts that are cost-effective and easy to manufacture.

• Identify new ideas for cost improvement and review cost improvement projects for feasibility, including estimating schedule and financial analysis.

• Drive partnerships between Sales, Applications, Designers, Manufacturing, Lab personnel, and Field Service personnel to deliver engineering solutions. Lead and manage smaller projects involving these partnerships.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies & maintain technical competency in relevant subject matter areas via industry relationships, professional associations (ASHRAE, AHRI), and technical publications to maintain awareness of basic research activities, materials or processes, working fluids, regulatory implications, & supplier or competitive actions.

• Collaborate or coordinate efforts necessary to maintain compliance with agencies such as ETL, UL, DOE, and AHRI.

Why You'll Love Working for Daikin:

• We're a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential.

• Our goal is to "Perfect the Air". We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries!

• Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It's through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging.

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