Lead Control Engineer
Copeland
Lead Control Engineer
Copeland
Manufactures energy-efficient HVACR compressors and components
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 a Control/Electronics professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Suzhou location, you will be the key person for leading electronics/VFD products develop/qualification for Asia Engineering team, including system controllers and variable frequency drives. Provide hardware design expertise as well as design reviews for internal hardware engineers or ODM suppliers.
AS A LEAD CONTROL ENGINEER, YOU WILL:
• Developing product specifications, test specifications, reliability plans, project schedules & performance, cost references
• Review and evaluate the design and testing results to ensure delivery of product with high quality
• Make decisions or recommendations regarding product designs and validation strategies
• Coordinate engineering activities with the Internal and external teams to execute the development and launch of new controller/VFD products
• Perform competitive product analysis and assist in ODM supplier selection
• Review and interpret agency standards to ensure product compliance. Work with UL (Underwriter Laboratory) /TUV/VDE agencies to obtain approval.
• Customized hardware solutions to OEMs
• EMC issue troubleshooting and improvement
• Customer field return products analysis
• Proactively involved in the schematic design, PCB layout and FMEA etc., resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct design calculation to meet the requirements of functionality, power stress ratio, worst case analysis and other analysis
• Work out all requested hardware design or qualification documentation
• Design for EMC, manufacturing, and testing
• Demonstrated ability to foster a learning culture to ensure our future success
• Secure intellectual property by ensuring patent disclosures is filed
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years working experience, or Master with 8+ years working experience, major in Electrical or Electronics/ Power Electronics or related major.
• Technical depth and credibility in the areas of electronics products with embedded micro-controllers and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques. Working in HVAC industry is a plus
• Experience in PCB design with EDA software, such as Cadence, PSpice etc.
• Good understanding of IEC/UL 61800 and IEC/UL 60335/60730 standards.
• Strong cross functional project management capability and problem-solving skills in a global environment
• Good communication skills and presentation skills
• Good oral and written English communication skills
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
• 5+ years’ experience in electronics/power electronics new product development, experience with HVAC-R application is preferred.
• Solid experience on general purpose inverter design with various topology and power circuit thermal management
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. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), 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.
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.
Copeland provides energy-efficient heating, cooling, and refrigeration components for HVACR systems, focusing on compressors, controls, and related parts. Its products help OEMs, distributors, contractors, and end users operate HVACR systems with lower energy use and reduced environmental impact. The company differentiates by specializing in end-to-end HVACR components and sustainable climate solutions, emphasizing energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Its goal is to help customers lower energy consumption and carbon emissions across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
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