Senior Design Engineer or Design Engineer
About The Position
Copeland (formerly Emerson) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Design Engineer (or Senior Design Engineer, depending on qualifications and experience) to join our Residential Air Conditioning Group in Sidney, OH. In this role, you will play a key part in New Product Development (NPD). Your responsibilities will include developing innovative design concepts to meet customer and market requirements, creating 3D models and 2D drawings, and performing advanced analyses using FEA, CFD, and Copeland-developed methodologies. At the Senior Design Engineer level, you will additionally lead NPD Design projects, guide project teams, and play a critical role in advancing next-generation design technologies and continuous improvement initiatives, while helping to strengthen our world-class design team. We are looking for candidates with exceptional technical and analytical skills, strong collaboration and communication abilities, and the capability to work both independently and in leadership roles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of design engineering experience (for Design Engineer)
- Minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience (for Senior Design Engineer)
- Hands-on experience with FEA and/or CFD analysis of mechanical systems
- Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of FEA theory and tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation)
- Strong knowledge of CFD theory and tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, SimScale)
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a leadership role
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship not available)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- 5+ 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
Responsibilities
- Translate marketing and customer requirements into innovative design concepts
- Apply engineering principles and mechanical sciences to perform calculations and define design parameters
- Develop precise 3D part and assembly models using NX (or equivalent CAD software)
- Create accurate 2D product drawings with proper tolerances, GD&T, and surface finish specifications in compliance with ASME and other applicable standards
- Perform FEA simulations (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) to validate product performance and reliability
- Conduct CFD analyses to assess thermal management, airflow, pressure drops, and fluid dynamics
- Coordinate design activities and maintain effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders, including Procurement, Project Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Reliability, Quality, suppliers, and plant teams
- Manage and lead NPD Design projects by defining scopes, forming teams, managing schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of competitive products.
- Oversee the NPD design process in alignment with Copeland’s standards and policies.
- Support the advancement of next-generation design tools, processes, and technologies
Benefits
- medical insurance plans
- dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- flexible time off plans
- paid parental leave
- vacation and holiday leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
