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Senior Reliability Engineer – Plymouth, MN or Faribault, MN or – Hybrid
Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Reliability Engineer to join our rapidly growing organization. This role will research, plan, develop, design, and conduct reliability tests on HVAC&R components, products, and systems by performing the duties listed below. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN or Faribault, MN
What you will do:
- Lead the FMEA process and provide design support by identifying design weaknesses
- Identify key reliability benchmarking, goal setting, and testing associated with DAA products
- Develop and implement reliability improvement plan for components/systems associated with DAA products
- Deliver significant reliability improvements as measured by engineering, manufacturing, and service, and project the total life cycle costs of predicted reliability through the life of the parts
- Conduct physics based reliability calculations with qualification tests to validate calculations/predictions
- Establish reliability procedures and tests
- Identify product failure modes and defects
- Drive system and subsystem assessments and predictions during design
- Make design recommendations to improve reliability and resolve conflicting requirements
- Conduct specification of associated test equipment
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:
- Bachelor degree in engineering, (Mechanical or Electrical) or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in product reliability
- Experience with mechanical testing reliability testing
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
- Experience with Reliability Software
- Experience with assessments and qualification of component / system and product reliability (DFMEA and PFMEA)
- People Leadership experience
- Experience with HVAC systems
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 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
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $109,100 - $183,200 plus a 15% 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.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
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Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. Daikin branded products, solutions, and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices.
Daikin Applied’s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. reports revenues in excess of $20 billion and has more than 67,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin Industries, Ltd. has more than 90 production sites worldwide and works with customers in more than 150 countries.








