Senior/Lead Project Engineer

Copeland; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in climate technology is seeking a Senior/Lead Project Engineer to manage refrigeration product development projects in Sidney, OH. This role demands a mechanical engineering background, implement fast-paced projects, drive innovation in sustainable solutions, and communicate effectively across teams. Join Copeland to be part of a mission focused on a sustainable future while growing your engineering career.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

Medical insurance plans

401(k) and more

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant industry experience required.
• Ability to learn and utilize Model Based Digital Engineering (MBDE) tools.
• Experience in advanced analytical techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development teams in engineering tasks.
• Develop and utilize tools for design decisions.
• Collaborate on design challenges and meet product requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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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.

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 in our SIDNEY, OH location, you will implement fast-paced, time-sensitive reciprocating compressor development projects for refrigeration products. This role is for someone with a passion for new product engineering and development, along with teamwork, project management, customer communication, and problem-solving skills. You will support the evaluation, maturation, and development of semi-hermetic compression technologies focused on best-in-class reliability and optimized for CO2, the new generation of environmentally friendly refrigerant.

AS A SENIOR / LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, YOU WILL:

• Provide thought leadership, critical thinking, inquisitive approach, and a high degree of independent engineering knowledge to global, multi-functional product development teams.
• Develop and utilize analytical and modeling tools to drive design decisions and identify improvement opportunities
• Build proficiency in existing test equipment and engineering calculators to support component level testing and analysis for acceleration of product development
• Develop expertise in areas impacting product performance (gas flow, component alignment, wear characteristics etc.) and utilize tools and engineering principals to make improvements.
• Support internal/external customers and global multi-functional colleagues by presenting technical data and project achievements & updates.
• Collaborate with designers, advanced manufacturing engineering, and other technical experts to understand design challenges and ensure we meet product requirements.
• Conceive and implement development and testing plans with an approach towards risk mitigation, while coordinating with appropriate resources for timely execution.
• Apply and support the incorporation of Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, plus five (5) years of relevant industry experience.
• Working knowledge of advanced analytical techniques and how to deploy them.
• Ability to learn and utilize Model Based Digital Engineering (MBDE) tools to solve technical issues and make key design decisions.
• Project management skills, including developing program schedules and driving team decisions.
• Clearly and accurately communicate, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization and with customers.
• Ability to lead, handle, and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for the position.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience or combined equivalent work/education experience.
• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated product development experience.
• Prior HVAC/R experience.
• Experience in developing high-speed rotating equipment.
• Deep domain proficiency in one or more of the following domains: applied physics, machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and/or bearing design.
• Experience with LEAN methodologies, LEAN product development, and passion for continuous
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

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