Mechanical Engineer

Copeland•Sidney, OH

About The Position

Copeland is hiring an early-career Mechanical Engineer to join its Applied Mechanics Lab team. The role applies engineering fundamentals to real-world product challenges and supports engineering testing, product development, supplier qualification, and failure analysis across Copeland’s HVACR product portfolio. It combines hands-on laboratory work with engineering analysis, design, testing, and problem-solving. The engineer will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians and gain exposure to structural analysis, testing, instrumentation, machine design, durability, vibration, fatigue, materials behavior, and data analysis. The position is suited to someone who enjoys understanding how things work, solving technical problems, and applying engineering fundamentals to products and systems. Copeland describes its business as focused on sustainable climate technologies, HVACR products, and cold-chain solutions. It emphasizes employee development, inclusion, collaboration, and sustainability. Flexible and competitive benefits include medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Copeland is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-op experience.
Strong CAD experience using NX, SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar 3D modeling software.
Working knowledge of Strength of Materials / Mechanics of Materials principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret engineering test results and technical data.
Excellent organizational skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or professional experience in mechanical testing, product development, engineering labs, manufacturing, or design engineering.
Experience with laboratory testing, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or experimental analysis.
Exposure to fatigue, vibration, durability, failure analysis, or structural mechanics.
Experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Minitab, or similar software.
Experience performing engineering calculations related to stress, strain, strength, or mechanical performance.
Familiarity with statistical analysis and technical report writing.
Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

Support engineering projects related to product development, supplier qualification, and customer failure analysis.
Plan and execute laboratory testing on mechanical components and systems.
Design and develop test fixtures and experimental setups.
Analyze engineering test data and provide technical conclusions and recommendations.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to investigate product performance and durability issues.
Collaborate with engineers, lab technicians, and internal customers to define project objectives and testing requirements.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of testing methods, procedures, and laboratory capabilities.
Develop expertise in durability, vibration, fatigue, materials behavior, and mechanical system performance.