Senior Systems Engineer

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking an Oil Free Centrifugal Senior Systems Engineer in the Sidney, OH area. The role focuses on leading the integration of oil-free centrifugal compressors, controls, and drive into OEM HVAC/R systems, serving as the primary customer-facing technical expert.

You will collaborate with internal engineering, marketing, sales and planning teams, assist with testing and troubleshooting Copeland controls and drives, and provide training and technical support to customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with oil free compressors (air, water, or refrigerant) or commercial HVAC systems (preferably chillers).
• An Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent may be considered with ten plus years of experience with oil free compressors (air, water, or refrigerant) or commercial HVAC systems (preferably chillers).
• Ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.
• Understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controls) and wiring.
• Understanding and experience with variable speed drives and the effects on the compressor and system.
• Effective and adaptive oral and written skills for training, technical support and various problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in cross functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Oil Free Centrifugal (OFC) compressor integration with multiple strategic HVAC/R OEM accounts.
• Integrate the compressors, controls and drive into the OEM’s system.
• Act as the primary OFC contact for customers and collaborate with Copeland engineering, marketing, sales and planning teams.
• Provide samples and work with customer engineering teams to test and validate the application.
• Create customer-facing technical specifications and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Provide technical training to internal teams, customers and end-users.

Skills

Oil-free compressors

HVAC systems

PLC / controls

Travel 25%

Cross-functional collaboration

Wiring understanding

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

AS in Eng with 10+ yrs experience

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! Our Sidney, OH location is searching for an Engineering professional responsible for leading the Copeland oil free centrifugal compressor integration with multiple strategic HVAC/R OEM accounts. You will be responsible for successfully integrating the compressors, controls and drive into the OEM’s system. You will be the primary Oil Free Centrifugal compressor contact for our customers and collaborate closely with the Copeland internal engineering, marketing, sales and planning teams. As the Oil Free Centrifugal Senior Systems Engineer, you will: Work with the Oil Free Centrifugal (OFC) development team to become the customer facing technical expert supporting the compressor, controls and drive. Assist with testing and troubleshooting the Copeland controls and variable speed drive. Represent Copeland to integrate the OFC solution into the customer’s system. Provide samples and work directly with the customer’s engineering team and lab resources to test and validate the application. Create customer facing technical specifications and troubleshooting guidelines. Work cross functionally with other internal groups such as power electronics, engineering, labs, marketing, product management and sales. Provide technical training to the internal Copeland team, customers and end-users. Clearly and precisely communicate, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization and customers.

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 the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Five plus (5+) years of experience with oil free compressors (air, water, or refrigerant) or commercial HVAC systems (preferably chillers)
• An Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent may be considered with ten plus (10+) years of experience with oil free compressors (air, water, or refrigerant) or commercial HVAC systems (preferably chillers)
• Ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.
• Understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controls) and wiring.
• Understanding and experience with variable speed drives and the effects on the compressor and system.
• Effective and adaptive oral and written skills for training, technical support and various problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in cross functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Experience with integrating and troubleshooting oil free centrifugal compressors, controls and variable speed drives.
• Experience with developing and troubleshooting controls and variable speed drives in an HVAC system.
• Customer facing technical and sales experience.
• Experience with the operation of chillers and data center applications.

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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Benefits

• 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.

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.