Mechanical Systems Engineer

Copeland Industrial LP; Cudahy (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Copeland Industrial LP in California is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering custom industrial refrigeration and gas compression system design. You will perform calculations, select components, and build documentation for customer projects, while collaborating with project engineers and production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 1+ years’ experience, strong technical writing, CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar), and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and presentations.
• Willingness to travel 5–10%.
• Legal work authorization in the United States; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret codes and standards for system compliance (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC).
• Make system component selections and generate P&ID diagrams with mechanical design input.
• Perform calculations, design reviews with production, and develop custom project documentation.
• Review and approve production drawings for custom systems and suggest design improvements.
• Prepare equipment specifications and coordinate with procurement for quotations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous process and method improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

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!

Job Description: The Systems Engineer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake custom industrial refrigeration and gas compression system equipment design - performing calculations, making component selections, and building documentation for our customers according to requirements of their project. The engineer supports the delivery of project related engineering results and is responsible for the work they're assigned by the Project Engineer. Success in this position requires the candidate to work efficiently in both a collaborative and independent environment, be safety conscious, have good interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers, pay high attention to details, and have a strong motivation for delivering objectives. As A Systems Engineer, You Will:

• Review and interpret codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC, etc.) for system compliance.
• Make system component selections while generating a project Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID). Confer with Mechanical Design Engineers on standard products included in the project.
• Conduct all necessary calculations, design reviews with production, and develop all custom documentation required for project execution.
• Review and approve production drawings for custom systems, adding recommendations to improve design, reduce costs, or increase production efficiency. Chip in as a technical resource to the shop, customers, sales, and other departments to address and resolve questions and problems.
• Prepare specifications for custom equipment and work with procurement to obtain quotations.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to address new design issues and resolve problems to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and methods.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field with 1+ years of engineering experience. Ability to understand and address a wide variety of technical problems with little mentorship.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats. Working experience with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software.
• Must be an outstanding teammate, willing to learn from experienced staff and capable of introducing positive changes. Ability to travel 5-10%.
• Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience with Compression systems or other pressure piping systems. Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Understanding of manufacturing BOM structure and ERP.
• Previous experience in heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems.
• Ability to coordinate and lead teams with varied strengths to implement changes and improvements.

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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. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

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.

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.