Engineer Lead

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland LP, located in the Town of Sidney, NY, is seeking an experienced engineer for rotordynamic modeling and analysis. This role involves conducting vibration studies, designing dynamic seal concepts, and evaluating bearing performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 4+ years of relevant experience. We offer flexible benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Generally 4+ years of experience in rotor-dynamics, bearing design, or high-performance turbomachinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rotordynamic modeling and analysis for vibration studies.
• Design and validate dynamic seal concepts based on performance criteria.
• Evaluate and optimize bearing performance to manage damping and power loss.
• Correlate analytical predictions with test data.
• Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and API-compliant technical specifications.

Skills

Rotordynamic modeling

Design of dynamic seals

Bearing performance evaluation

Simulation tools proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AxSTREAM

XLROTOR

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct rotordynamic modeling and analysis, including lateral, torsional, and axial vibration studies, critical speed maps, and Campbell diagrams.
• Design and validate dynamic seal concepts (labyrinth seals, brush seals, face-contact seals) based on performance, wear, and leakage criteria.
• Evaluate and optimize bearing performance (fluid film, rolling element, or magnetic) to manage stiffness, damping, and power loss.
• Correlate analytical predictions with test data and support flight, ground, or laboratory testing for model validation.
• Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and API‑compliant technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Generally 4+ years of experience in rotor‑dynamics, bearing design, or high‑performance turbomachinery.

Key Skills and Technical Proficiencies

• Proficiency in simulation tools such as AxSTREAM, XLROTOR, MATLAB, ANSYS, or specialized seal analysis software.
• Strong understanding of rotordynamics, tribology, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Experience with industry standards such as API617, API684, and API610.
• Deep knowledge of bearing technologies and rotor‑bearing‑seal interactions.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. Flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship are not eligible.

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.