Research & Technology Engineer - HVAC

Our Company

Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning.  The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.

At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.

Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

About the Role

Join our Research & Development team as a Research & Technology Engineer, reporting to the Research & Technology Manager. The purpose of this role is to promote technology innovation and early deployment of new technology into Daikin products, and to explore DAS residential solution opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

New Technology and Solution Development:

• Conducting air conditioner stable and dynamic simulation, control logic optimization, and zone controller system integration, actively simulating refrigerant side, air side, and electrical side components.
• Developing simulation methods/tools for product development Proof of Concept (PoC) study and control logic verification.
• Building load forecast and energy usage strategy simulation and verification, including building energy modelling and global optimization strategy based on data acquisition and integration with other appliances.
• Verifying and improving simulation accuracy, reducing NPD testing time/iterations, and automating testing result analysis.
• Performing data analysis, failure prediction, comfort analysis, and customer claim analysis based on data and simulation.

Product Development Support:

• Teaching and leading simulation tasks across product development teams and supporting technical decision-making with simulation verification.
• Applying engineering knowledge and experience to improve the process to design air conditioner systems and supporting the digitisation of the new product development process.
• Contributing to internal best practices and workflow methodologies to improve accuracy, reduce errors, and enhance knowledge transfer.
• Seeds development and simulation verification for new product ideas.

About You

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual with:

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or above in heat transfer, air conditioning, or similar.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience or fluid dynamics or thermal engineering–based post-graduate studies.
• Full working rights in Australia (permanent resident or citizenship).

Key Technical Competencies:

• Good understanding of air conditioning components designs and selection.
• Experience with CFD (e.g., Star-CCM+, fluent, or similar).
• Experience with 3D modelling tools (e.g., Solidworks, ProE, NX, or similar).
• Experience with air conditioning simulation platforms (e.g., Dymola, Matlab/Simulink, Modelica, or similar).
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C#, VBA, or Python.

Preferable Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of wind tunnel testing, air conditioner performance testing, and/or real-world measurements.
• Understanding of electrical system or control diagrams.
• Understanding of Australia Standards such as MEPS/NCC, and building rating systems.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Self-driven & Enthusiastic: Eager to learn and passionate about solving technical challenges.
• Innovative: A diversified thinker who is keen to contribute to R&D and new technology.
• Attention to detail: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Adaptable: Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-performance setting, willing to adapt to new tools and methodologies as needed.
• Strong communication skills, particularly good communication with non-technical peers.
• Good team player: Thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why join us?

• Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.
• Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus
• Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund
• Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan
• Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.
• Free parking on site

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a self-motivated individual who can manage your own workload, escalate issues when need, and contribute to a productive team environment, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and become a vital part of our team.

Apply today to join a company that values its employees and offers a great work environment