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!

Job Description:

The Centrifugal Senior Project Engineer is part of Copeland’s advanced technology oil-free centrifugal team. As part of the centrifugal advanced technology team this role will play a key role in the technology advancement of Aero-LiftTM technology for additional applications.

As a Centrifugal Senior Project Engineer, You Will:

Ready products, features and components for New Product Development. Take early stage TRL’s 1-3 and advance to TRL 4–5 through structured problem solving and design of experiment.
Ideate, Fabricate and Validate advancements to Copeland core oil-free technologies such as oil-free bearings, high speed motors, control algorithms, and centrifugal compression
Develop both analytical and empirical validation procedures for compressors and its components
Work with new product development team and other worlds areas to transfer validated technologies for commercialization
Provide critical thinking and an inquisitive mindset to advance design development of centrifugal technology
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, planning, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, and others

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent combination of work and educational experience.
Five (5) years of work experience in industrial / technical field, or equivalent
High degree of learning agility
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

Experience with bearing design, turbo-machinery and HVAC is a plus
Experience with mechanical systems, compression equipment, high speed rotating motion mechanisms, rotor dynamics, electrical components, fixture design or other manufacturing process experience.
Design for experiments, manufacturing, assembly, and production design techniques
Experience with 3D CAD software such as NX (preferred), SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor and use of FEA for mechanical analyses
Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities

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

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!

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.

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

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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Senior Project Engineer

Centrifugal

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