Project Engineer - Centrifugal

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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.  

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 Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will be expected to execute fast-paced, time sensitive projects while building the organization’s subject matter expertise in Copeland’s oil-free centrifugal compression technology.  This position will support the development, evaluation, and maturation of oil-free centrifugal compressors to improve efficiency, cost, and reliability.

 As a Project Engineer, You Will:

• Execute fast-paced, time sensitive projects while building the organizations' subject matter expertise in rotordynamics

• Apply rotordynamic expertise to carry out design of experiment and validation of centrifugal compressor components such as rotors, bearings, and seals

• Conduct testing of centrifugal compressors to troubleshoot/diagnose vibration problems

• Lead and guide mechanical testing of newly designed bearings, seals, and rotors on component & product test rigs

• Provide support on balancing rotor components and rotor assembly

• Generate technical specifications for rotordynamic design and testing of centrifugal compressors

• Clearly and precisely communicate, both written and verbally

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: 

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics

• 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer defining bearing applications, and/or working with oil-free centrifugal compressors, designing, experimenting and validating of centrifugal compressor components  

• Minimum 3 years experience in testing, data acquisition, and processing test data for troubleshooting

• Ability to develop new technology and strong hands-on skills

• Good understanding of GD&T and tolerances

• Capable of utilizing engineering knowledge to lead cross-functional efforts in technical problem solving with minimum supervision

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment and on site support

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: 

• 7 years of relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer defining bearing applications, working with oil-free centrifugal compressors, designing, experimenting and validating of centrifugal compressor components 

• Experience in rotodynamic design and analysis of oil-free machinery

• Troubleshooting of vibration / dynamic issues of rotors and supported by hydro-dynamic fluid film bearings such as foil bearings or spiral groove bearings

• Familiarity oil-free centrifugal compressors and/or high speed motor control

• Prior HVAC/R experience

• Previous experience developing and integrating products for HVAC/R applications

• Prior proven success in cross functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Onsite Work Arrangement: