Mechanical Engineer II

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Daikin Applied is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer II with experience in electromechanical, high-speed machinery to support product testing, teardown analysis, root cause investigations, and customer support.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical problem-solving skills and experience in product development, testing, and application engineering. This role will collaborate with global product development and manufacturing teams while serving as a key technical resource and customer-facing representative of the engineering organization. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA – On-site

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform detailed teardown and inspection of compressors and other rotating machinery.
• Analyze test results and translate findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Work closely with development and manufacturing teams to identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Perform structured root cause analysis using engineering principles, test data, physical evidence, and knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Identify the critical areas, components, operating conditions, design features, or manufacturing factors that may influence product failure.
• Develop clear technical reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions.
• Work with laboratory technicians to execute teardown and inspection activities safely and consistently.
• Develop detailed, step-by-step teardown and inspection procedures and guidelines to improve repeatability and quality of analysis.
• Help establish best practices, tools, and methodologies for future failure investigations.
• Serve as a technical point of contact between engineering, manufacturing, development teams, and customers.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with customers and represent the engineering organization with credibility.
• Translate customer concerns into clear engineering problems and drive them toward resolution.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of related experience in product development, mechanical testing and validation, compressor engineering, rotating machinery, failure analysis and equipment teardown and inspection
• Hands-on experience investigating mechanical failures (highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and applied engineering science
• Broad knowledge of engineering materials, material behavior, manufacturing processes, and mechanical component design
• Ability to interpret physical evidence and connect it to operating conditions, design characteristics, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally

Your 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 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200-$124,300 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. 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.