Senior/Lead Design Engineer

If you are a Design Engineer professional seeking an opportunity to grow, Copeland in Sidney, OH has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior/Lead Design Engineer to join our Commercial/Residential Air Conditioning Group. As a Senior/Lead Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in handling

New Product Design (NPD) projects, leading project teams, mentoring team members, developing design concepts, crafting 3D models and 2D drawings, as well as performing analysis to qualify designs. Additionally, you will supply 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 outstanding communication and collaboration skills, strong technical and analytical abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as a team leader.

As a Senior/Lead Design Engineer, You Will: Manage and lead NPD projects, including clearly understanding market requirements, defining project scopes, forming project teams, running project schedules, and ensuring delivery of industry-leading products.

Lead NPD teams to complete assigned design projects. Encourage teams to develop design concepts to meet driven product design specifications. Supervise the entire NPD design process in alignment to Copelands 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.

Perform FEA simulations (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) to ensure structural integrity, performance, and reliability. Conduct CFD analyses to evaluate thermal management, airflow, pressure drops, and fluid behavior. Coordinate design activities and maintain efficient communication with all relevant customers, 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, Experience & Skills:

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related field5 years of experience in design engineering3 years of experience performing FEA and CFD analyses on mechanical systems

Proficiency in CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Creo or others)Strong experience with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation).Strong experience with CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, SimScale).Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently and as a team leader

Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.   Preferred Education, Experience & Skills: Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field8 years of experience in design engineering

Solid understanding of mechanical systems, materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Knowledge and experience within the HVAC IndustryKnowledge of industry regulations and standards 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. 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 areas 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, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!

Information :

• Company : Engineering.com - United States
• Position : Senior/Lead Design Engineer
• Location : Sidney, OH
• Country : US