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 the Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating business unit. 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 Project Engineer, you will:

- Execute product development of one or more subsystems of the scroll compressor, including but not limited to: scroll compression components, motor and protector, shaft/journal bearing/thrust bearing system, pressure vessel, refrigerant and oil management, valving and shutdown device.

- Conceive and execute development and testing plans in alignment with program needs and schedule, including obtaining prototype components, building test samples, and analyzing/communicating results, conclusions, and next steps.

- Collaborate internal and external stakeholders (including sales, marketing, product planning, application engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in support of product development, customer communications, and issue resolution.

- Develop proficiency/mastery in development calculators and engineering tools and models and modify/create new design and analysis tools as needed.

- Analyze & quantify value vs. applied cost of compression technologies in end-use applications.

- Apply and support the incorporation of Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.

- Utilize critical thinking, an inquisitive approach, and high degree of independent engineering knowledge in your approach to your assigned projects.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

- Clearly and accurately communicate, both written and verbally, with peers, management, and customers

- Capable of applying technical knowledge to make independent decisions and recommendations to optimally resolve issues

- Ability to lead, handle, and prioritize multiple assignments

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

- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

- Prior experience in a technical field, including co-ops or internships

- Demonstrated product development experience

- HVAC/R experience/familiarity

- Experience with high-speed rotating equipment

- Domain proficiency in one or more of the following domains: applied physics, machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and/or bearing design

Schedule:

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements: 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 office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH , conveniently located within driving distance of several larger cities, such as Dayton , Troy , and Columbus . The area’s 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

The 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 the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning-related products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. 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.

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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