Project 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!

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and commercialization of next-generation compressor technologies and residential HVAC products.
• Lead technical activities required to mature, validate, qualify, and implement new product technologies.
• Analyze compressor performance, reliability, efficiency, and field-return data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work directly with laboratory technicians to evaluate testing results, troubleshoot issues, and support product validation activities.
• Cook up reliability testing efforts and ensure products meet performance, durability, and quality requirements.
• Cook up coordination with manufacturing, supplier quality, procurement, marketing, program management, and engineering teams to drive project execution.
• Communicate technical information, recommendations, risks, and project updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support customers in resolving application, performance, and product-related issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations of field, customer, and manufacturing issues.
• Aid in progression of projects through the new product development process.
• Drive technical problem-solving efforts while balancing multiple priorities and competing business needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean product development practices.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work primarily onsite.
• Ability to travel approximately 2-3 weeks per year.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• In HVAC, refrigeration, compressors, rotating equipment, appliances, or related industries.
• Product engineering or new product development experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, testing, reliability, or field performance investigations.
• Exposure to customer-facing technical support or supplier interactions.
• Knowledge of residential HVAC systems and compressor technologies.

Our Commitment to Our People

Around 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.