Lead/Senior Lead Project Engineer - New Product Development

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 scroll compressor development projects for Commercial Air Conditioning products of Copeland HVACR Technologies. This role is for someone with a passion for new product engineering and development, along with teamwork, project management, customer communication, and problem-solving. You will support the evaluation, maturation, and development of scroll compression technologies focused on best-in-world efficiency and optimized for a new generation of environmentally friendly refrigerants.

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

Lead multiple technical projects and provide thought leadership, critical thinking, inquisitive approach, and a high degree of independent engineering knowledge to global, multi-functional product development teams with a focus on early product development.

Independently support internal/external customers and global multi-functional colleagues by presenting technical data and project achievements & updates.

Collaborate with sales, application engineering, marketing, and quality teams in product requirements, customer communications, commitments, and issue resolution

Develop a mastery in existing calculators and engineering tools, along with the facilitation and creation of new design and analysis tools as needed.

Independently conceive and implement development and testing plans with an approach towards risk mitigation, while coordinating with appropriate resources for timely execution.

Conceive, mature, qualify and implement new mechanical and/or electromechanical product technologies

Drive product decisions with multi-functional product development groups using engineering tools, testing and risk mitigation.

Demonstrate strong project management ability in the execution of independently run projects and test campaigns.

Develop and incorporate Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.

Serve as a technical resource and lead, coach and mentor developing engineers to follow a disciplined, technical problem-solving process and increase their technical understanding of our products.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology plus seven (7) years of relevant industry experience

Ability to lead, handle, and prioritize multiple assignments

Proven track record in global collaboration and product development

Demonstrate strong project management skills, including developing program schedules and driving team decisions

Advanced understanding thermodynamics and application to HVAC applications

Advanced knowledge of advanced analytical techniques and how to deploy them

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:

Twelve (12) years of relevant experience or combined equivalent work/education experience

Master's Degree in Engineering

Demonstrated product development experience

Prior HVAC/R experience

Scroll and Mechanical compressor design/testing knowledge

Experience with LEAN methodologies, LEAN product development, and passion for continuous improvement

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor 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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