Senior/Lead Design Engineer

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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.  

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If you are a Design Engineer professional seeking an opportunity to grow, Copeland in Sidney, OH has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior/Lead Design Engineer to join our Commercial/Residential Air Conditioning Group. As a Senior/Lead Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in handling New Product Design (NPD) projects, leading project teams, mentoring team members, developing design concepts, crafting 3D models and 2D drawings, as well as performing analysis to qualify designs. Additionally, you will supply the development of next-generation design technology, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in building a world-leading design team. We are looking for a candidate with outstanding communication and collaboration skills, strong technical and analytical abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as a team leader.

As a Senior/Lead Design Engineer, You Will:

• Manage and lead NPD projects, including clearly understanding market requirements, defining project scopes, forming project teams, running project schedules, and ensuring delivery of industry-leading products.
• Lead NPD teams to complete assigned design projects.
• Encourage teams to develop design concepts to meet driven product design specifications.
• Supervise the entire NPD design process in alignment to Copeland's design policies and standards, including the development of 3D models, creation of 2D drawings, material selection, and proposal of effective manufacturing and assembly procedures for competitive products.
• Perform FEA simulations (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) to ensure structural integrity, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct CFD analyses to evaluate thermal management, airflow, pressure drops, and fluid behavior.
• Coordinate design activities and maintain efficient communication with all relevant customers, including suppliers, Project Engineering, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Scroll Machining, Reliability, Quality, and plant teams.
• Support the development of next-generation design technologies.
• Initiate, lead, and support Kaizen and other activities for continuous improvement.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 5 years of experience in design engineering
• 3 years of experience performing FEA and CFD analyses on mechanical systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Creo or others)
• Strong experience with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation).
• Strong experience with CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, SimScale).
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 8 years of experience in design engineering
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge and experience within the HVAC Industry
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards

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