Senior Design Engineer

Copeland • Sidney, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Copeland (formerly Emerson) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join its Commercial/Residential Air Conditioning Group in Sidney, OH. This role is crucial for managing New Product Design (NPD) projects, leading project teams, mentoring 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

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees