Lead Project Engineer

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking a Lead Project Hardware Engineer in Sidney, NY, responsible for managing the development of advanced scroll compressor systems for air conditioning solutions. This role demands a strong engineering background with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience.

The candidate should have exceptional project management abilities and effective communication skills to support product development teams. The position offers a chance to work on cutting-edge HVAC technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for the position.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute product development of scroll compressor subsystems.
• Provide thought leadership and engineering support to teams.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on product requirements.

Skills

Project management skills

Clear communication

Analytical techniques

Ability to prioritize assignments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Lead Project Hardware Engineer – New Product Development – Sidney, OH

Implement fast-paced, time-sensitive scroll compressor development projects for Residential Air Conditioning products.

Responsibilities

• Execute product development of scroll compressor subsystems including scroll compression components, motor and protector, shaft/journal bearing/thrust bearing system, pressure vessel, refrigerant and oil management, valving and shutdown device.
• Provide thought leadership, critical thinking, and independent engineering knowledge to global, multi‑functional product development teams.
• Provide guidance, support, and advice to less experienced engineers throughout the new product development process.
• Support internal and external customers and global multi‑functional colleagues by presenting technical data and project achievements & updates.
• Collaborate with sales, application engineering, marketing, and quality teams in customer communications, commitments, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with designers, advanced manufacturing engineering, and other technical experts to understand design challenges and ensure product requirements are met.
• Develop proficiency/mastery in existing calculators and engineering tools, and facilitate creation of new design and analysis tools.
• Analyze and quantify the value versus the applied cost of compression technologies in end‑use applications.
• Conceive and implement development and testing plans with risk mitigation, coordinating resources to drive results.
• Apply and support incorporation of Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology plus seven (7) years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong project management skills, including developing program schedules and driving team decisions.
• Clear and accurate communication, both written and verbally, at all levels.
• Ability to lead, handle, and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Basic working knowledge of advanced analytical techniques and how to deploy them.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for the position.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience or combined equivalent work/education experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated product development experience.
• Prior HVAC/R experience.
• Experience developing high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Deep domain proficiency in applied physics, machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and/or bearing design.
• Experience with Lean methodologies, Lean product development, and passion for continuous improvement.

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]