Senior Development Engineer – Data Center Chillers

Daikin Applied Americas

. Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeStaunton • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $90,400 - $188,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing electro-mechanical products, with a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams through the new product development process while ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree8+ Years Relevant ExperienceElectro-Mechanical TestingProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Project Management

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Hard Skills

ThermodynamicsFluid MechanicsElectro-Mechanical Equipment TestingModeling/Simulation ToolsLean PrinciplesDesign ValidationSystems EngineeringVapor Compression CycleDOEDFMEA

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MATLABANSYSVapCyc

Industry Keywords

New Product DevelopmentHVAC ProductsCross-Functional CollaborationQuality AssuranceSupply Chain Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule
Develop test plans and perform testing of components, subsystems, and total systems for performance, reliability, and industry certification
Work cross-functionally with design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams
Drive execution of the new product development phase-gate process
Demonstrate design maturity and growth across development milestones
Take technical ownership of subsystem or system designs
Act as technical lead for programs
Drive innovation around tools and product design
Lead development of next-generation commercial HVAC products for data center customers
Support products from concept, design, validation, and certification through production launch
Serve as technical lead for major systems and subsystems
Mentor engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
8+ years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials
Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
Ability to problem solve within engineering and technical concepts
Able to effectively communicate technical information in a presentation setting
Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
Knowledge of Controls, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design, and Quality
Understanding of New Product Development processes
Knowledge of Lean principles
Ability to translate product requirements into engineering concepts
Knowledge of DOE, DFMEA, and DVP&R
Project Management capabilities, including estimating work tasks and supporting project planning
Knowledge of vapor compression cycle
Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, and VapCyc
Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical insurance plan options
Dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%
Company provided life insurance
Optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees
11 company-paid holidays
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law
Paid parental leave after 6 months of continuous service
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
10% bonus