Resident 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 Engineering professional

Looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based out of our Natchitoches, LA location, you will be responsible for serving as the link between operations in the plant and product engineering. Position will support in-plant quality, engineering, and production, while also being available to help support product engineering and other corporate functions. Often, working objectives are driven from both sides. Projects will often require working in cross-functional teams.

Position Details

• Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana (Alliance) plant
• Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate efforts among cross functional teams to complete projects
  • Product engineering support
  • Support for plant operations, including supporting production and manufacturing as well as in plant quality and engineering needs
  • Troubleshoot problems
  • Work on quality and cost improvement projects
  • Analyze and present data as needed
  • Demonstrate understanding of functional role

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in high volume manufacturing facility
• Experience with high volume rotating equipment
• Minitab or other statistical software
• Knowledge and experience with DMAIC problem solving methodology
• Lean or six-sigma knowledge

About the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area

The facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area, and offers its 600+ employees many opportunities for advancement.

Our Commitment to Our People

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.

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.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.