HVACR Project Engineer: Shape Next-Gen Climate Tech

Copeland; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Project Engineer to drive the development of fixed-speed residential scroll compressors from prototyping to final release. You will work with designers, manufacturing engineering and other technical experts to meet performance and reliability goals, applying DFMEA and managing timelines.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology and 1–5+ years in new product development, with strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent. 1-5+ years’ experience with new product development through a systematic product release process.

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

Structured problem-solving

Scroll compressor design

Thermodynamics

HVAC principles

Team collaboration

Engineering decision making

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology

Job description

Copeland is seeking a Project Engineer to drive the development of fixed-speed residential scroll compressors from prototyping to final release. You will work with designers, manufacturing engineering and other technical experts to meet performance and reliability goals, applying DFMEA and managing timelines.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology and 1–5+ years in new product development, with strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.