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Staff Product Development Engineer IV - Refrigeration

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Aug 2025

💰 $183,200/yr($109,100/yr – $183,200/yr)

About the role

Staff Product Development Engineer IV - Refrigeration – Plymouth, MN – Hybrid Shape the Future of HVAC Innovation with the World’s Largest HVAC Company Are you a visionary engineer ready to lead groundbreaking advancements in HVAC technology? At Daikin Applied, we’re seeking a passionate and innovative Staff Product Development Engineer IV - Refrigeration to join our dynamic team in Plymouth, MN. This is your chance to spearhead the design, development, and launch of next-generation commercial HVAC solutions that redefine industry standards. As a key leader in our rapidly growing organization, you’ll collaborate with top talent, mentor rising engineers, and drive transformative products that make a global impact. Join us on an exciting journey where your expertise and creativity will shape the future of indoor comfort and sustainability! Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN Why you will love this role:

Lead High-Impact Projects: Take ownership of designing and launching cutting-edge HVAC systems, from concept to production, solving complex challenges that shape the industry
Innovate with Experts: Partner with cross-functional teams in our world-class Technology Center, leveraging advanced tools like MBSE, FEA and CFD to push the boundaries of design
Grow and Lead: Mentor talented engineers, guide strategic initiatives, and expand your expertise in equipment and subsystem design areas like refrigeration, air quality, and energy recovery
Make a Difference: Create sustainable, efficient, high-performance HVAC solutions that improve lives and environments worldwide
Thrive in a Supportive Culture: The organization believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

What you will do:

Act as the technical lead for the development of complete HVAC units, creating innovative, high-performance solutions that exceed customer expectations
Work cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs
Tackle highly complex technical challenges, applying expert knowledge in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis to optimize designs
Provide technical guidance to more junior team members
Develop electro-mechanical products of significant complexity, supporting program quality, cost, and schedule
Develop test plans and performs testing of components and sub-systems, supporting performance, reliability, and industry certification
Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones
Contribute expertise to key HVAC subsystems, including:

Vapor compression refrigeration systems
Fans, motors, and variable speed technologies
Indoor air quality solutions (filtration, ventilation, UV lighting)
Energy recovery systems (heat wheels, air-to-air heat exchangers)
Heating systems (gas furnaces, electric heaters, hot water coils)
Structural systems (design and testing for leakage, pressure, accelerated life, seismic and wind loading)
Unit controls (sequence of operation, control algorithms, and devices)

What’s in it for you:

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:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
Experience: Minimum 10 years in product development, with a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects
Technical Expertise: Experience in one or more of the following: thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and mechanical analysis. Demonstrated ability to architect new products and contribute to new technology development projects.
Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive projects with minimal supervision.