Engineer Lead

Copeland; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Rotor‑dynamic and Seal Design Engineer in Sidney, OH, a hybrid, full-time role. You will model rotordynamics, design seals and bearings, validate designs with testing, and analyze root causes to improve reliability.

A strong background in turbomachinery and API standards is required. We value advanced degrees and multiple years of experience in high‑speed rotating machinery, with hands-on work in simulations and validation testing.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years in rotor-dynamics or turbomachinery.

Responsibilities

• Rotordynamic Modeling & Analysis: Conduct vibration studies and critical speed maps.
• Seal Design & Performance: Design and validate dynamic seal concepts.
• Bearing Selection & Analysis: Evaluate bearing performance to manage stiffness and damping.
• Design Validation & Testing: Correlate predictions with test data for model validation.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare technical reports and API-compliant specs.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Tribology

FEA

CFD

Vibration analysis

Bearings

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AxSTREAM

XLROTOR

MATLAB

ANSYS

Seal analysis software

Job description

Hybrid

Sidney, OH, USA

Full time

JR115169

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!

A Rotor-dynamic and Seal Design Engineer is a specialized mechanical engineering role focused on the analysis, design, and optimization of high-speed rotating machinery (turbomachinery) to ensure stability, reliability, and efficiency. They are responsible for modeling how rotors, bearings, and seals behave under operating conditions to prevent mechanical failure, such as vibration, imbalance, and resonance.

Core Responsibilities

• Rotordynamic Modeling & Analysis: Conduct lateral, torsional, and axial vibration studies, including critical speed maps and Campbell diagrams.

• Seal Design & Performance: Design and validate dynamic seal concepts (e.g., labyrinth seals, brush seals, face contact seals) based on performance, wear, and leakage criteria.

• Bearing Selection & Analysis: Evaluate and optimize bearing performance (fluid film, rolling element, or magnetic) to manage stiffness, damping, and power loss.

• Design Validation & Testing: Correlate analytical predictions with test data and support testing (flight, ground, or lab) for model validation.

• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions.

• Technical Documentation: Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and API‑compliant technical specifications.

Key Skills and Technical Proficiencies

• Software: Proficiency in simulation tools like AxSTREAM, XLROTOR, Matlab, ANSYS, or specialized seal analysis software.

• Engineering Principles: Strong understanding of rotordynamics, tribology, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

• Design Standards: Experience with industry standards, such as API 617, API 684, and API 610.

• System Knowledge: Deep understanding of bearing technologies and rotor‑bearing‑seal interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: Generally requires 4+ years of experience in rotor‑dynamics, bearing design, or high‑performance turbomachinery

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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.

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

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.

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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.