Create and implement planning for compressor development including Design and Review milestones
Evaluate all mechanical aspects to ensure the product designed and developed will meet life cycle requirements. This will include detail stress, vibration, modal, fatigue analysis of all designed components
Be involved in all steps in the product development process/life cycle, from customer requirements, to design, to prototype manufacturing, to product qualification, to final product implementation and product launch
Derive component-level requirements from assembly requirements to create part specifications and drawings:
Communication with all suppliers and vendors to determine manufacturability
Participate in inspection results to ensure all designed parts are manufactured as specified, within specified tolerances
Communicate and instruct designers to create specifications and check part drawings
Apply common manufacturing and inspection capabilities to choose materials and tolerances. Relevant experience with specifying tight tolerances and GD&T
Create robust design using DFMEA method during design, analysis and testing
Create pass/fail criteria of analysis and test results by applying reason and logic to fundamental mechanics
Use simulation tools to simulate design performance and reliability to support DFMEA
Plan and develop test programs for prototypes using Design of Experiments as needed for complex problems with many variables
Communicate and instruct lab technicians to set up tests and gather data to meet the test parameters and accuracy requirements
Analyze test data and reports, making clear conclusions if designs meet functional, performance, and safety specifications
Develop parts qualification process/procedure and makes decisions pass/fail from developed criteria
In-depth involvement in all aspects of the test phase to validate design. Provides detailed analysis based on mathematical, finite element analysis, and experimental data
Provide accurate and precise product performance results for marketing and sales for product selection
Collaborate and communicate with other teams in the product development process/projects to ensure the final product meets all objectives and customer requirements in all product areas
Provide documentation, both high-level and detailed documentation, for all projects and tasks throughout the development process
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical or Equivalent)
7+ years of related experience (Higher level degree can be substituted for years of experience)
Experience with turbomachinery preferably centrifugal compressors
Experience in common manufacturing capabilities and materials
Solid fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles with a focus on stress analysis, mechanics of materials, vibration, fatigue, and failure modes
Knowledge of centrifugal compressor component design such as gears, bearings, rotating equipment, motors, casting and machining parts
Experience in product testing and data acquisition, with emphasis on compressor performance validation
Basic skills with CAD applications
Familiarity with global HVAC principles and practices and Mechanical component design standards (ASHRAE, GB, ISO, etc.)
Basic knowledge of test data analysis software and tools
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to support the development of highly variable products that can be dynamically configured at the time of order using rules-based engineering tools
Benefits
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contribuDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)
Additional Information
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Compressor Development Engineer . The Compressor Development Engineer will interact with lab personnel on prototype concepts. In this role, you will be a part of new product design with the opportunity to enhance commercial HVAC products and strengthen the Daikin brand. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location : Plymouth, MN - Onsite
Daikinapplied · Plymouth, MN 55441