Design Engineer

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 bring comfort to people globally. Our 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 built for the needs of the world ahead.

About the role

This Senior / Design Engineer role, based in our Sidney, OH office, supports sustaining and new product development (NPD) projects within the Commercial Air Conditioning group. You will be responsible for engineering design, technical modeling, and analysis, including technical calculations, preparation of CAD/CAE models, detail and assembly drawings, design layouts (product BOM), tolerance application, and leading the design of new development products. This role also includes team leadership, peer mentoring, and responsibility for technological analysis, priority planning, problem-solving, and delivery of quality design outputs.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic and advanced mechanical sciences to perform design analysis of products and components, including static/dynamic analysis, strength of materials, material selection, and design optimization.
• Utilize state-of-the-art design technologies, computational systems, design standards, and rapid prototype methodologies.
• Establish and document component and assembly specifications, including required geometry, materials, allowable tolerances, and related manufacturing processes.
• Lead project teams to develop and document designs and specifications that meet product performance and program charter requirements.
• Create and verify the accuracy and consistency of engineering drawings and CAD/CAE models in accordance with corporate engineering standards and ASME14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance requirements.
• Create, direct, and review advanced design layouts of compressor assemblies, sub-systems, and components to establish spatial requirements, fit-up, and relationship of components to ensure functionality of design intent.
• Verify design intent by checking proper fit-up of components using CAD and tolerance stack-up analysis methods.
• Produce and utilize engineering calculations and operate computer programs to support design analysis and engineering efforts, including spreadsheets and internet resources.
• Provide support to engineering labs, manufacturing facilities, Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Lead design efforts in global collaboration with peer engineering facilities to develop product designs jointly, promote consistent design practices, and check global design project elements to ensure the project’s design intent.
• Perform as team leader and peer mentor to facilitate the development and advancement of the engineering group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year of design experience with rotating machinery or relevant industry experience.
• Experience producing CAD models for design layouts, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components, as well as technical drawings for prototype and production components.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX9.0, SolidWorks, or Pro/E.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship will not be provided for this role).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FEA, CFD, or other analysis.
• Proven track record of innovative and patentable ideas.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and techniques used to produce high-volume production components.
• Knowledge of common processes used in producing prototype components and fixtures.
• Knowledge and experience within the HVAC industry.
• Experience using Teamcenter database software.

Skills

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble Learning
• Decision Quality

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offering medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k).
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward sustainability. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, from onboarding through senior leadership, to help them thrive personally and professionally. Employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.