Senior Engineer - Project Engineering

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking a Senior Engineer – HVACR Technology to execute cost reduction, sustaining initiatives, and new product development with focus on speed, quality, and effective coordination with timely communication. This role requires strong mechanical and thermal fundamentals to support product design, validation, and electro‑mechanical integration.

The role requires collaboration across R&D, Design, Advanced Manufacturing, Marketing, and Procurement to advance development and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects related to commercial scroll products, focusing on post‑launch engineering activities.
• Communicate technical details, project milestones and updates to internal/external customers and global cross‑functional colleagues.
• Collaborate with R&D, Design, Advanced Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement, etc., to advance new product development efforts.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Identify risks and execute development and testing plans to mitigate risks.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to advance new product development.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Eng

Mech Eng Tech

Equivalent degree

Job description

Senior Engineer – HVACR Technology

Goal: Execute Cost Reduction projects, Sustaining initiatives, and New Product Development while focusing on speed, quality, and effective coordination with timely communication. This role requires strong mechanical and thermal fundamentals to support product design, validation, and electro‑mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects related to commercial scroll products, focusing on post‑launch engineering activities.
• Communicate technical details, project milestones and updates to internal/external customers and global cross‑functional colleagues.
• Collaborate with R&D, Design, Advanced Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement, etc., to advance new product development efforts.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Identify risks and execute development and testing plans to mitigate risks.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to advance new product development.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship building skills.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including internship, new product development, quality, sustainability, lifecycle, product support.
• HVAC or related industry experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent critical thinking and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly understand information and make sound engineering decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.

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.