Experienced Project Engineer

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is seeking an Experienced Project Engineer to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation HVAC compressor technologies. You will provide technical leadership across the New Product Development lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, and global teams to bring innovations from concept to production.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of engineering experience, strong fundamentals in mechanical design, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanical design.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts supporting development of advanced HVAC compressor platforms.
• Plan, execute, and interpret development and validation testing.
• Evaluate product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost tradeoffs.
• Analyze engineering data and provide technical recommendations to support product decisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support prototype and production builds.
• Provide technical guidance across cross-functional product development teams.
• Develop and improve engineering analysis tools and methodologies.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Apply Lean principles and risk mitigation strategies throughout the product development process.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Mechanical system design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Related field

Tools

Teamcenter

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.

As an Experienced Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and commercialization of next‑generation HVAC compressor technologies. You will provide technical leadership in the evaluation, maturation, testing, and implementation of new designs intended to improve efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and customer value. You will work across the entire New Product Development lifecycle, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, and global teams to bring innovative compressor technologies from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts supporting development of advanced HVAC compressor platforms.
• Plan, execute, and interpret development and validation testing.
• Evaluate product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost tradeoffs.
• Analyze engineering data and provide technical recommendations to support product decisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support prototype and production builds.
• Provide technical guidance across cross‑functional product development teams.
• Develop and improve engineering analysis tools and methodologies.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Apply Lean principles and risk mitigation strategies throughout the product development process.
• Support product commercialization and production readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanical system design.
• Experience managing multiple technical priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to independently analyze problems and develop solutions.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in New Product Development.
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, motors, or rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanics, materials, machine design, or tribology.
• Experience in product validation, engineering testing, and reliability improvement.
• Experience working with manufacturing and production teams.
• Familiarity with phase‑gate development processes.
• Experience implementing Lean principles in engineering organizations.
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.

Why Join This Team?

• Work on highly visible next‑generation compressor programs.
• Support technologies that improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Partner with a collaborative and experienced engineering organization.
• Contribute to products that impact hundreds of thousands of HVAC systems annually.
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and strong team culture.

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.

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.

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.