Experienced Project Engineer

Copeland

$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Experience juggling multiple technical priorities
  • Proven problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communicator and collaborator
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of advanced HVAC compressor platforms
  • Plan and interpret validation testing
  • Evaluate product performance and manufacturability
  • Provide technical recommendations based on data analysis
  • Collaborate with manufacturing on builds
  • Guide cross-functional development teams
  • Develop engineering analysis tools

Benefits

  • Work on innovative, high-impact projects
  • Contribute to sustainable energy solutions
  • Comprehensive exposure to product lifecycle
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Flexible work schedule and strong culture
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible time off, including paid parental leave
Full Job Description

As an Experienced Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and commercialization of next-generation HVAC compressor technologies. You will provide technical leadership in the evaluation, maturation, testing, and implementation of new designs intended to improve efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and customer value.

You will work across the entire New Product Development lifecycle, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, and global teams to bring innovative compressor technologies from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering efforts supporting development of advanced HVAC compressor platforms.
  • Plan, execute, and interpret development and validation testing.
  • Evaluate product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost tradeoffs.
  • Analyze engineering data and provide technical recommendations to support product decisions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support prototype and production builds.
  • Provide technical guidance across cross-functional product development teams.
  • Develop and improve engineering analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Present technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders.
  • Apply Lean principles and risk mitigation strategies throughout the product development process.
  • Support product commercialization and production readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanical system design.
  • Experience managing multiple technical priorities simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to independently analyze problems and develop solutions.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in New Product Development.
  • Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, motors, or rotating equipment.
  • Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanics, materials, machine design, or tribology.
  • Experience in product validation, engineering testing, and reliability improvement.
  • Experience working with manufacturing and production teams.
  • Familiarity with phase-gate development processes.
  • Experience implementing Lean principles in engineering organizations.
  • Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.

Why Join This Team?

  • Work on highly visible next-generation compressor programs.
  • Support technologies that improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
  • Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
  • Partner with a collaborative and experienced engineering organization.
  • Contribute to products that impact hundreds of thousands of HVAC systems annually.
  • Enjoy a flexible work schedule and strong team culture.

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. 

 

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