HVACR Project Engineer – New Product Development

Copeland; Sidney (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible time off

Job summary

Copeland, a global climate technologies company, seeks a Project Engineer to lead residential scroll compressor development from prototyping to release. You will work with labs, manufacturing, and design teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to performance standards.

Strong problem-solving, HVAC knowledge, and communication skills are essential for this role. Reporting to the Manager, Residential New Product Development, you will drive technical timelines, manage risks with DFMEA, and

Qualifications

• Ability to solve technical problems using structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience with scroll compressor design and development.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Strong understanding of HVAC principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute product development of fixed speed residential scroll compressors from early prototyping to final release.
• Utilize company specific analytical tools to optimize products and components to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with designers, advanced manufacturing engineering, and other technical experts to understand design challenges and ensure we meet product requirements.
• Use DFMEA to understand technical risks and drive qualification plans.
• Develop and manage project technical timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional & global teams to develop and release products.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal/external customers by presenting technical data and project updates.
• Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Apply and support the incorporation of Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.

Skills

Problem solving

Scroll compressor design

Thermodynamics

HVAC principles

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology

Job description

Copeland, a global climate technologies company, seeks a Project Engineer to lead residential scroll compressor development from prototyping to release. You will work with labs, manufacturing, and design teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to performance standards.

Strong problem-solving, HVAC knowledge, and communication skills are essential for this role. Reporting to the Manager, Residential New Product Development, you will drive technical timelines, manage risks with DFMEA, and