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Copeland Project Engineering Manager in Sidney, Ohio
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 a Project Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! As the Project Engineering Manager - Centrifugal, based in Sidney, OH, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, implementing, and supporting the engineering lab. You will handle the compressor testing and system integration to ensure we help develop world-class centrifugal compressor products. In this position, you will work closely with design engineering, the engineering lab, aerodynamic engineering, the motor development team, AME, program management, procurement, and operations to coordinate and enable, the high-quality, high-performing, and reliable functioning of this new global product. If you have a strong focus on processes, a bold approach, and a curiosity about technology, this opportunity could be a great match for you!
As a Project Engineering Manager, You Will:
Collaborate with the design, construction, and acceptance testing teams to detail and coordinate the integration and communication with the compressors.
Validate defined design performances, operations, and other specified criteria, including good engineering practices that align with the project design documents, and federal, state, and industry regulatory requirements
Coach, mentor, empower, and supervise project engineering team members
Develop control and monitoring of the compressor
Get deep into details of technical project oversight of the assigned projects including Design Validation, System Validation, and Integration Process
Support sales with system solutions as the need arises
Technical support for customers both internal and external
Drive the development of the Centrifugal Compressor project and system integration by making data-driven decisions
Ensure all production-related technologies, equipment, and processes meet all safety requirements following applicable industry standards
Drive continuous improvement by applying lean principles
Required Education, Experience & Skills:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or related manufacturing technical degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in design, layout, operation, testing
Experience with Compressor Controls, PLC programming
Good organizational, project management, presentation, and collaboration skills
Ability to recognize and solve simple and complex problems in controls, testing and system
Ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment
Understanding of lean principles
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time including some international travel
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:
Ten (10) years of related experience
Experience with Centrifugal Compressor design, layout, and testing
HVACR experience
3D CAD Software, PLM (Team Center Preferred) and Oracle
Experience and Proficiency with assembly, quality tools and processes
Experience in Machine Design and Automation
Proficient in performing manufacturing DFMEA / PFMEA
Flexible Work Schedule – Hybrid Work Option and Core Hours
This role has the flexibility of a hybrid work from home option up to one day a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.
About Our Location
Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
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.
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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.