Sr. Development Engineer - Screw Compressor

About the role

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 Sr. Development Engineer – Screw Compressors.

Responsibilities

• Develop Daikin Compressors Products (primarily Screw Compressors) 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
• Technical ownership of sub-system or system designs
• Acts as technical lead for programs
• Drive innovation around tools and product design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
• 7+ years of related experience
• Understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials
• Experienced in developing and testing Compressors for hydraulic applications
• Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Skilled at problem-solving within engineering and technical concepts
• Able to communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting
• Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
• Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, EE, Mfg, Supply Chain, Design, Quality, etc.
• Understanding of New Product Development processes
• Knowledge of Lean Principles
• Ability to estimate work tasks, support project planning activities and translate product requirements into engineering concepts
• Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R
• Knowledge of systems engineering and architecture
• Skilled at leading technical project teams
• Capable of effectively mentor more junior engineers
• Understanding of business concepts and engineering's place in those processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experienced in developing and testing HVACR Compressors

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $109,100 - $188,700 + 15% bonus in Minnesota.

Schedule

Onsite

Location

Plymouth, MN