Controls Engineer (Application Programming)

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Controls Engineer for the Oil Free Centrifugal development team. Based in Sidney, OH with some remote work, you will develop embedded logic for compressor controllers and support testing and data analysis.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering and at least 3 years in industrial controls, plus PLC/DCS and programming skills in C++ or Python. Travel up to 10% and sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial controls, electronics integration or similar.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming; C++ and Python a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded control logic for compressor controllers.
• Test and validate control software in lab and field settings.
• Document changes in specifications and manuals.
• Support data analysis and testing for product validation.
• Travel to customer sites for on-site support (up to 10%).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Industrial controls

Programming languages (PLC/DCS, C++,  

Python

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

GitHub

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Copeland is looking for a Controls Engineer

on our Oil Free Centrifugal development team. Our OFC compressors are sold to system manufacturers in HVAC and Data Center applications. It is a fast-paced and demanding environment as we adjust to customer requests. The main focus of the job will be development of the embedded logic for the compressor controller with additional application development to support testing and data analysis. The job is based in Sidney, OH with some opportunity for remote work. As a Centrifugal Controls Engineer, you will:

• Work safely within office and lab testing environments, holding others to safety standards.
• Create, modify, and test compressor control logic using structured text and function block diagram languages.
• Document control changes in internal specifications and customer manuals.
• Document and track issue and feature requests in GitHub.
• Support application engineers with customer questions and troubleshooting.
• Support DFMEA reviews for controls and control hardware.
• Develop applications to improve data analysis from compressor testing.
• Modify and test compressor HMI application.
• Travel to customer locations for system control support and field troubleshooting (minimal time).
• Support compressor development team on control hardware selection and testing.
• Support power electronics (variable frequency drive) development team with compressor controller and drive interactions.
• Support compressor test team with lab controls and data recording/analysis.

Schedule

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person, and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

Required education, experiences & skills

BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related discipline. A minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial controls, application programming, electronics integration, or similar. Experience with programming languages (Industrial PLC/DCS, C++, Python, etc.). Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Ability to balance multiple projects in fast-paced engineering environment. Available to travel up to 10%, including internationally. Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred education, experiences & skills

Embedded controller programming experience. Experience in HVACR or Data Center applications. Experience with compressors or turbomachinery. Test data analysis and processing. LabVIEW programming experience.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.

We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail]

Company Overview

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.