Senior Design Engineer

Description

Copeland (formerly Emerson) is currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join our Commercial/Residential Air Conditioning Group in Sidney, OH. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing New Product Design (NPD) projects, leading project teams, mentoring team members, developing design concepts, creating 3D models and 2D drawings, as well as performing analysis to qualify designs. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of next-generation design technology, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in building a world-leading design team. We are looking for a candidate with exceptional communication and collaboration skills, strong technical and analytical abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as a team leader.

As the Senior Design Engineer, you will:

• Manage and lead NPD projects, including clearly understanding market requirements, defining project scopes, forming project teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring delivery of industry-leading products
• Lead NPD teams to successfully complete assigned design projects
• Inspire teams to develop design concepts to meet competitive product design specifications
• Oversee the entire NPD design process in adherence to Copeland's design policies and standards, including the development of 3D models, creation of 2D drawings, material selection, and proposal of effective manufacturing and assembly procedures for competitive products
• Conduct CFD analyses to evaluate thermal management, airflow, pressure drops, and fluid behavior
• Coordinate design activities and maintain efficient communication with all relevant stakeholders, including suppliers, Project Engineering, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Scroll Machining, Reliability, Quality, and plant teams
• Support the development of next-generation design technologies
• Initiate, lead, and support Kaizen and other activities for continuous improvement

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in design engineering
• At least 3 years of experience performing FEA and CFD analyses on mechanical systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Creo or others)
• Strong experience with CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, SimScale)
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader

Preferred education, experiences & skills:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 8 years of experience in design engineering
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
• Knowledge and experience within HVAC Industry  
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards

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  

The 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 the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. 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, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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