Lead/Senior Lead Project Engineer

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 Residential Air Conditioning 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 scroll compression technologies focused on best-in-world efficiency and optimized for a new generation of environmentally friendly refrigerants.

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

• Provide thought leadership, critical thinking, an inquisitive approach, and a high degree of independent engineering knowledge to global, multi-functional product development teams.
• Provide guidance, support, and advice to less experienced engineers throughout the new product development process
• 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 customer communications, commitments, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with designers, advanced manufacturing engineering, and other technical experts to understand design challenges and ensure we meet product requirements
• Develop proficiency/mastery in existing calculators and engineering tools, along with the facilitation and creation of new design and analysis tools as needed.
• Analyze and quantify the value versus the applied cost of compression technologies in end-use applications.
• Conceive and implement development and testing plans with an approach towards risk mitigation, while coordinating with appropriate resources to drive results.
• Apply and support the incorporation of Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, plus seven (7) years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong 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.
• Basic working 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:

• Ten (10) 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 improvement.

Schedule

This role is based onsite in Sidney, OH, five days a week. There is flexibility with remote work as needed.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The areas generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location
Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!

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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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