Mechanical Engineer

Copeland•Cudahy, WI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Vilter as a Mechanical Engineer and play a hands-on role designing and engineering single screw and reciprocating compressor units. Focus on enhancing product features, reducing costs, and promoting design-for-manufacturability. Work with cross-functional teams to select components and configure systems that meet customer requirements, support manufacturing efficiency, and comply with applicable industry codes and standards. This role is hybrid eligible and requires working in the office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to prioritize in-person collaboration and adjust hybrid schedules based on business needs, coordinating with their team and leader to determine office days. Vilter is a Copeland brand with approximately 300 employees at its Cudahy, Wisconsin location, supporting industrial refrigeration and gas compression products and multiple business functions. Copeland describes its purpose as contributing to a sustainable future through HVACR technology and cold-chain solutions that reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. It invests in employee development and offers flexible, competitive benefits. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and contribute to positive change.
Ability to work in the office at least three days per week and adjust hybrid days based on business needs.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Review refrigeration and gas compression equipment component and system designs and recommend improvements to performance and cost.
Ensure designs comply with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes and specifications.
Lead and coordinate development of engineering documentation for assigned projects to meet internal and external requirements.
Collaborate with Sales to evaluate customer specifications and support integration of quotation tools with product configurators in ERP systems.
Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, including ASME, UL, CRN, NFPA, and AWS.
Review and approve production drawings, recommending improvements to design quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
Partner with suppliers and external engineering resources to resolve technical and supply challenges.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, Sales, customers, and internal teams, including resolving issues and answering technical questions.
Support projects and equipment through customer presentations, training sessions, trade shows, and job-site visits; assist with troubleshooting and field service activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.