Senior Design Engineer

Copeland•Sidney, OH

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Copeland (formerly Emerson) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join their Commercial/Residential Air Conditioning Group in Sidney, OH. This role is crucial for managing New Product Design (NPD) projects, leading project teams, mentoring team members, developing design concepts, creating 3D models and 2D drawings, and performing analysis to qualify designs. The Senior Design Engineer will also 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. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and collaboration skills, strong technical and analytical abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as a team leader.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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