Product Developer Engineer

PRODUCT DEVELOPER ENGINEER 

DEPARTMENT:

As EMEA Development Centre (EDC), we develop air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation products as well as controls and IOT solutions are developed. These are produced in different factories located within and outside Europe. These products are put on the market through our various Daikin distributors and affiliates within Europe, Middle East and Africa. 

ROLE: 

Within our EMEA Development Centre, you will contribute to the development of heat pumps, refrigeration systems, and commercial air‑conditioning products. The focus is on defining system specifications, selecting key refrigerant components, develop unit control strategies, and validate performance through testing to ensure reliable and efficient product:

• Define the thermodynamic design & product specifications in order to reach the required targets, while complying with relevant regulations and internal quality standards. 

• Learn control logic and make proposals for changes or new logic based on reliability test result analysis. 

• Determine which tests and evaluations the products must undergo and analyse the test results. 

• Based on your strong knowledge of thermodynamics, analyse the system performance and workout proposals to improve the product efficiency. 

• Determination/calculation of refrigerant components taking reliability, cost and unit constraints into account 

• Determine your own work-plan autonomously while taking the global planning within and outside EDC into account. 

• Share interim results with team and management and set up action plans to remove bottlenecks. 

• You have a central role to play within the organization. You can reflect on the impact on your actions on other departments such as Sales, Procurement, Quality and Production. 

PROFILE: 

• You hold a Master of Science in Engineering, with a focus on thermodynamics or control engineering. 

• You combine technical expertise with initiative. You’re eager to contribute to product development and take ownership of your work. 

• You work well in a team and enjoy solving complex challenges. You’re motivated by technical requirements and customer-specific needs. 

• You have a genuine interest in HVACR technologies and are committed to contributing to sustainability goals, including the Green Deal. 

• You’re organized and proactive. You manage your time effectively, set priorities, and deliver on deadlines. 

• You communicate clearly in English, both spoken and written, in a professional and international context. 

• This vacancy is open to both recent graduates and candidates with experience. 

• A driver’s license is recommended, as collaboration between our Ghent and Ostend teams may require travel. 

OFFER:

At Daikin you can count on a varied job, with an international market leader which encourages people to work together and develop. We can offer you a permanent contract. You will work in the European Development Centre (EDC) which is expanding rapidly recent years. You will become part of the EDC team which is engaged to make the world a greener place by introducing renewable alternatives in our cooling/heating market. You will be supported by a team of enthusiastic engineers. You’ll receive practical, on-the-job training from the start, with ongoing support from a team of experienced engineers. Your competitive salary is complemented by a package of extra-legal benefits.  

Daikin Europe N.V.  

Daikin Europe N.V. is the European headquarters of the Japanese company, Daikin Industries Ltd. We design, manufacture and distribute air conditioning and heating systems for commercial, residential and industrial applications. Our headquarters are located in Brussels and Ostend, but through our sales networks we also have a presence throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.  

The EMEA development centre headquarter is located in Ostend and Ghent. The vacant position is located in Ghent office and travel to Ostend office is expected when collaborating with the team in Ostend. 

We are the market leader in the field of air conditioning and also offer Total Comfort Solutions in the fields of cooling, heating, ventilation and related techniques. 

In addition, as a company we are constantly expanding, with extensive international contacts, a pleasant, stimulating working environment, extensive training and coaching, ... Daikin Europe N.V. has many trump cards. However, our highly motivated employees are our greatest asset. That is why we are always looking for new talent. 

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.