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

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