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!

Description

If you are an experienced Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an opportunity for you! Based in our Eden Prairie MN office, the Mechanical Design Engineer duties will include invention, ideation, design layouts, tolerance application, material selection, and facilitating engineering documentation. This includes Bills of Material and Engineering Change Notices for new and modified products. This person will also own the design and development, including CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and technical documentation support. This role may also include responsibility for technological analysis, priority planning, problem-solving, and delivery of quality design outputs.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, YOU WILL:

Required

• Collaborate with marketing and sales in the generation of product requirements

• Collaborate to develop innovative concepts and ideas

• Communicate project requirements to others (local or global)

• Communicate project status w/ new product development team

• Design and develop tests for new products and/or feasibility studies

• Make engineering documents, assembly drawings, installation instructions, and test specifications

• Participate on a team developing new electro-mechanical products

• Resolve technical problems on projects

• Design and evaluate innovative concepts

• Provide creative thinking and advice to other members (local or global) of the new product development team

• Write detailed engineering requirements for products with little guidance

Preferred

• Coordinate EPR/PPR with procurement and manufacturing as part of the NPD process

• Develop and communicate detailed requirements to others (local or global)

• Develop technical specifications that address new market / product requirements

• Document NPD deliverables to complete projects

• Ensure technical and customer requirements are met

• Provide direction to / mentor others on design and application of NPD products

• Provide final review and/or design authority on new products

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics + 2 years of related hands-on experience.

• Ability to apply the fundamental concepts of the following mechanical engineering principles: Mechanics of Materials, Electrical AC/DC Circuits, Machine Dynamics, Engineering Design, Fluid Dynamics, and Applied Thermodynamics

• Ability to generate conceptual design solutions, including building and testing of innovative concepts

• Ability to communicate with internal customers

• Basic familiarity with NPD process

• Experience doing 2D and 3D drawings

• Experience with lathes, CNC machining, and other model shop tools

• Ability to generate multiple options to solve a design or product problem

• Ability to generate test plan

• Basic skill level in performing a FMEA

• Demonstrated skill in prototyping components with available lab tools and equipment

• Experience in Lean Design

• Experience in several design functions

• Experience performing finite element analysis

• Ability to create completely new product ideas and conceptualize innovative designs

• Ability to do Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Experience performing tolerance stack up analysis

• Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• 5+ Years of hands-on experience

• Ability to do Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Ability to train others (local or global) in performing an FMEA, writing a design analysis, and how to release products through the documentation processes

• Advanced skills in performing finite element analysis

• Experience performing tolerance stack up analysis

• Knowledge of statistical tools to develop design concepts

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be required to sit for long periods of time.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision with long periods of time on a computer screen.

Work Environment

• This role works in a typical office environment with frequent exposure to the manufacturing production floor.

• This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

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.