Lead Power Electronics Software Engineer

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland, a global climate technologies company, seeks a Lead Power Electronics Software Engineer based at our Sidney, OH location with hybrid work options. You will lead embedded software development for variable speed motor drives, coordinate with software and hardware teams, and drive DFMEA and test procedures to ensure high-performance, energy-efficient HVACR solutions.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in software development with embedded C, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 1 year of embedded C in motor control systems.
• At least 1 year of experience with the software development lifecycle from requirement to code generation, verification and documentation.
• At least 1 year of experience with software revision control in Git.

Responsibilities

• Generate embedded software for variable speed motor control drives.
• Develop and document test procedures for engineering and manufacturing tests of variable frequency drives.
• Own and complete software DFMEA for variable speed motor control drives.
• Validate software with compressors under normal and abnormal test conditions and generate reports.
• Work with local and global software and hardware teams to complete tasks.
• Provide technical support to other teams and external customers as required.

Skills

Embedded C

Software development lifecycle

Git revision control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

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. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are an ENGINEERING professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an opening for you! Based at our Sidney, OH location, you will work with a global team on the cutting-edge software to control variable speed compressors to optimize the system performance, end user experience, and minimize the energy consumption.

AS A LEAD POWER ELECTRONICS SOFTWARE ENGINEER YOU WILL:

• Generate embedded software for variable speed motor control drives
• Utilize software revision control tools like git
• Keep up with software documentation including software requirement documents and software detailed design documents
• Assist in agency approval process
• Develop and document test procedures for engineering and manufacturing tests of variable frequency drives
• Own and complete software DFMEA for variable speed motor control drives
• Validate software with compressors under normal test conditions and abnormal test conditions and generate reports
• Work with local and global software team and hardware team to get assigned tasks completed.
• Provide technical support to other teams in Copeland and external customers as required
• Ownership mindset for the tasks assigned #LI-Hybrid #LI-GR1

SCHEDULE:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in‑person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least one (1) year of experience with embedded C language in motor control systems
• At least one year of experience with software development cycle from requirement to code generation, to verification and documentation
• At least one year of experience with software revision control in GIT
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in team based new product development environment

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• 5 years of relevant software development experience in motor control, especially permanent magnet motor control and sensorless control
• Extensive knowledge of power electronics topologies and their control
• Experience with Matlab / Simulink code generation tool chain or hardware in the loop simulation
• Experience with software DFMEA
• Experience with agency testing e.g. UL
• Understanding of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems / industries
• Experience with automotive, commercial vehicle, or off‑road electronics
• Strong technical project management competencies and problem‑solving skills
• Ownership mindset for the tasks assigned

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. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

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.

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]

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.