Controls Product Engineer

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Controls Product Engineer. The Controls Product Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and implementing controls systems for Daikin’s cutting-edge HVAC Equipment. Under general supervision, you will collaborate with project teams, design detailed controls systems, program control sequences and ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively to meet the environmental needs of various customers. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - Onsite

What You Will Do

• Develop solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Give advice, analyze information, and serve as a reliable resource within the organization
• Participate as an engineering representative of controls in cross-functional product development initiatives
• Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the company's competitive position
• Support the planning and development of test programs for prototypes
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Assist in analyzing, evaluating, sourcing, and coordinating the procurement of new materials and components to support model changes
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes
• Perform technical analysis of competitive products
• Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer literature
• Provide support to manufacturing to implement controls systems into manufactured products
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of relevant experience
• Understanding of electrical schematics and other instrumentation used in the development of control systems
• Proficient with fundamentals of instrumentation, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, electrical and power measurements, and analog/digital data acquisition
• Ability to work effectively with laboratory, design and product marketing teams
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems or a related field
• Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design and strength of materials
• Understanding of HVAC equipment and components
• Programming experience
  
  

Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• 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% of employee contributions
• 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 the federal, state, and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
  
  

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $72,000-$117,200 in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.