Overview
Daikin Applied is seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical Systems who will act as a "Product Agency Expert" covering electrical system and electrical component integrity in the Product Integrity Department on behalf of Daikin Applied America (DAA).
Location : Hybrid, Plymouth, MN; Faribault, MN or Staunton, VA
What You Will Do
- Act as the DAA liaison covering applicable agency, regulatory and industry bodies. Communicate within DAA the status of assigned external standards. Network within DAA functional areas to glean the company needs and opportunities with the external bodies
- Work with internal product teams (product managers, engineers, supply chain, etc.) to document and educate DAA personnel on regulatory requirements, guide compliant design, and verify targets and validate compliance
- Provide project technical leadership by coordinating cross functional teams through the defined steps of the Daikin Applied New Technology Introduction and New Product Introduction development processes
- Develop, implement, and improve processes to ensure agency, code and regulatory compliance are integral parts of the product design, development and sustaining engineering workflows
- Participate in effective application of engineering excellence processes and techniques (DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE and DVP&R, FEA, DFM / A, Technical Design Reviews, Risk Assessment, Program Gantt charts, SCRUM, etc.) to ensure timely product compliance, delivery and cost objectives
- Communicate alternative means of compliance that are being used by others or that may be suggested in the future with forecast changes to the compliance roadmap
- Lead investigations or audits covering product compliance, risk assessment, risk mitigation, root cause investigation, remediation and permanent corrective action
- Provide expert support, engineering coordination and counsel to DAA Legal in support of litigation action, including providing testimony and verifying written discovery responses for DAA as needed
- Participation in the succession planning process and active mentoring of potential successors
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET program or equivalentDemonstrated continuing education accomplishments10+ years' experience with product change processes that deliver adherence to requirements stemming from agencies that include regulatory bodies, industry trades and technical associationsDemonstrated depth of skill and knowledge in design processes applicable to the assigned technical space, with the ability to apply it to the delivery of legacy and future DAA HVAC equipmentSuccess in product compliance to industrial standards & regulationsBroad understanding of business practicesDemonstrated ability to collaborate across functional areas and project partnersTrack record of on time deliveryEngineering fundamentals in the assigned area of responsibilityProcess mapping, authorship, implementation, and life cycle managementProduct change managementProject planning / execution / risk assessment / mitigationDesign / Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA / PFMEA)Verification and Validation of product performanceProduct non-conformance, turnback and escapeExcellent communication skills; written, verbal, presentationTravel domestically and internationally 35% of the yearWork visa sponsorship is not available for this positionPreferred Qualifications
Professional license(s) or applicable certification(s)Advanced degree(s) in engineering or advanced degree(s) in businessExperience with agencies associated with the assigned area of responsibilityExperience acting as a subject matter expert in a matrix environmentExperience working with multiple sites5+ years leading a team of product engineersDemonstrated history of being a mentor / career coachExperience in strategic product positioningEngineering design and analysis tools such as CAD, circuit design and analysis, programming languages (C+ / C-Sharp), Building Controls (BacNet, etc)Microsoft Office applications; MS ProjectBenefits
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $130,400 - $219,100 plus a 25% bonus in Minnesota and Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr