Controls Engineer (HMI Programming)

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a controls engineer for the Oil Free Centrifugal (OFC) development team based in Sidney, OH, with some remote work. The role focuses on developing the HMI for the compressor and supporting control logic, requiring hands-on software and hardware collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, 3+ years in industrial controls, experience with C# and Python, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial controls, application programming, electronics integration, or similar.
• Experience with programming languages (Industrial PLC/DCS, C#, Python, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and test compressor HMI applications (currently in C#).
• Support compressor test team with lab controls, technician HMI views, and data recording.
• 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.
• Travel to customer locations for system control support and field troubleshooting (minimal time).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

C# programming

Python programming

Communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Tools

PLC/DCS programming

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!

Role Summary

Copeland is looking for a controls engineer on our Oil Free Centrifugal (OFC) 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 Human Machine Interface (HMI) program for the compressor with additional responsibilities supporting the compressor control logic. The job is based in Sidney, OH with some opportunity for remote work. We will not be able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work safely within office and lab testing environments, holding others to safety standards.
• Create, modify and test compressor HMI applications (currently in C#).
• Support compressor test team with lab controls, technician HMI views, and data recording.
• 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.
• Modify and test compressor control logic using structured text and function block diagram languages.
• Document control changes in internal specifications and customer manuals.
• 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.

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 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

• HMI programming experience.
• Embedded controller programming experience.
• Experience in HVACR or Data Center applications.
• Experience with compressors or turbomachinery.

Benefits

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 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.

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.