Design Engineer 1

at  DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG LP

Position responsibilities may include:

• Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Study system testing including but not limited to psychometric, transit, airflow, component, and safety tests.
• Execute tasks as per the project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
• Analyze product designs using engineering tools including but not limited to tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
• Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long-term system quality, improve efficiency & reduce cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
• Communicates potential technical, schedule, cost & safety risks in a timely fashion.
• Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments.
• Work is closely supervised.
• Problems faced are not typically difficult nor complex.
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
• Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamic principles
• Software skills including MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written
• Effective project management skills
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.

Experience:

• Entry level (0-2 years experience)
• At least 1 year of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

People Management: No

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

• Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Study system testing including but not limited to psychometric, transit, airflow, component, and safety tests.
• Execute tasks as per the project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
• Analyze product designs using engineering tools including but not limited to tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
• Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long-term system quality, improve efficiency & reduce cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
• Communicates potential technical, schedule, cost & safety risks in a timely fashion.
• Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs