Project Engineer

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

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!

Reporting to the Manager, Residential New Product Development, the Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate combines technical, critical thinking and project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. This candidate will also engage with cross-functional teams, including labs and manufacturing plants, to meet product scope and timing requirements.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are eager to embrace new technology ideas and have a passion for maturing conceptual ideas into tangible solutions. You can quickly break down a problem and give directions to answer the unknowns. You are passionate about finding innovative solutions, and you can use your knowledge and intuition to know when an idea has potential and needs further investigation. You are able to map out a learning path for a problem that does not have a clear definition. You enjoy working with other functions to understand their needs and find solutions to those needs, and you are energized by engaging with global teams to find optimal solutions. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders.

As a Project Engineer you will:

• 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.
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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability and desire 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
• Works effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to quickly understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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

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.

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