Senior Equipment 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 experienced EQUIPMENT ENGINEER looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our SIDNEY, OH location, this senior-level engineering position requires an understanding of refrigerants and refrigeration systems – including new and non-conventional refrigerants and systems. This understanding should include system and safety aspects of working with these refrigerants to develop testing equipment and associated facilities that will allow cutting-edge development of products to support early adoption customers and lead out in the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives for the air conditioning and refrigeration markets. This position requires a broad range of skills and offers a wide variety of rewarding work.

As a Senior Equipment Engineer, You Will

- Engage with engineering teams to understand and develop new or revised equipment specifications and requirements.

- Develop, maintain, and analyze data and equipment reporting to help drive informed engineering decisions.

- Use bills of material and design concepts to estimate equipment costs and timing needed for capital requests.

- Complete mechanical and electrical designs for performance and reliability test equipment including but not limited to systems for fractional to larger horsepower compressors.

- Create and revise 3D models and assemblies of equipment using Siemens NX.

- Develop or modify equipment and equipment software based on performance specifications and reliability test requirements.

- Work with vendors in obtaining quotations, purchasing, and qualifying components for equipment.

- Specify system and safety components necessary for building and installing equipment.

- Specify controls components and instrumentation that is necessary to provide accurate and consistent equipment operation.

- Work with technicians in the construction and operation of equipment.

- Work with technicians and engineers to develop equipment HMI screens that readily provide data and are easy to navigate and understand.

- Develop software and control algorithms for the operation of equipment.

- Develop procedures for safe and consistent equipment operation.

- Understand facility requirements to support equipment operation.

- Work with high- and low-voltage systems with a focus on HVAC/R equipment

Required Education, Experience & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering plus seven (7) years’ experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.

- Proficient with Siemens NX CAD software.

- HVAC/R system/equipment design and/or build experience.

- Experience with instrumentation and controls systems.

- Understanding of refrigerants, the refrigeration cycle, and refrigeration components.

- Self-motivated and results driven.

- Potential travel for training or to support remote plants and labs: 5-10%

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

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or HVAC/R Engineering plus twelve (12) years related experience.

- Experience with Visual Studio.

- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC’s or Process Controllers.

- Preference toward Red Lion Modular Controller or Mitsubishi iQ-F

- Maintain and update program revision logs

- Experience with SCADA programs, SQL databases, and network infrastructure.

- Work with IT to set up servers and set up network ports and switches for equipment connectivity

- Manage software licensing and maintenance agreements

- Understanding of standards governing refrigerants, refrigeration equipment, and facilities, including CO2.

- Performance Testing Standards: AHRI-540, ANSI/ASHRAE 23

- Safety Standards: ANSI/ASHRAE 15, ANSI/ASHRAE 34

- Ability to specify and integrate specialized instrumentation, including Coriolis and turbine flow meters, pressure transducers, thermocouples and RTDs into test equipment

- Provide access to data generated through:

- RS-485 Serial or Modbus Communication

- TCP/IP Ethernet Communication

- Analog communication (4-20mA, 0-10V, frequency)

- Experience with other generalized analog and digital instrumentation.

- Understanding of, design, and troubleshooting experience with low-voltage control systems and high voltage equipment systems.

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work well in a team environment.

- Experience with Ammonia, A3, A2L, and CO2 equipment is a plus.

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 to 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 HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to 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.

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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