Sound and Vibration Engineer

Copeland•Sidney, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are a technical professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will work in conjunction with sound and vibration engineers and technicians to design, develop, and qualify compressors for sound in HVACR systems. To maintain our role as a global leader of compression solutions we continually seek talented and ambitious engineers to work in our technical team. We are seeking a highly motivated, result oriented, problem-solving engineer to contribute to our growth and continued innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s with 2 years of experience or master’s in mechanical engineering
Background in one or multiple topics: simple harmonic motion, noise, sound, vibration and acoustics
Hands on instrumentation and testing experience to solve real world problems
Must have background in signal processing, test equipment and data management
Solving problems using numerical and analytical methods
Ability to understand CAD drawings and BOMs
Knowledge of FEA such as Static, Modal, and Harmonic analysis
Write technical report to publish findings and recommendations
Must have troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills such as global collaboration, customer engagement, etc.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with S&V specialization or related work experience
Can use state-of-the-art S&V tools such as sound intensity scanning probe, shaker, impact hammer, accelerometer, etc.
Run modelling and simulation using 1-D or Finite element methods (FEM/BEM)
Basic knowledge of data analytics, AI/ML model development
Background in Noise, Vibration and Sound Quality
Ability to define test methods based on AHRI/ISO standards
Adapt problem solving based on customer needs and business priorities
Experience in HVAC units, compressors, control units, and valves

Responsibilities

Work in an agile and lean environment to proactively support NPD, R&D, Advanced Technology and Customers to meet Sound and Vibration (S&V) design goals
Provide technical solutions through data processing and analysis to residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration teams to proactively control noise and vibration during product development phase
Perform FEA to support NPD/R&D and Advance Technology programs using commercial tools (E.g., ANSYS, NX Simcenter 3D)
Provide work instructions, lab support to Sidney S&V lab technicians to perform daily sound and vibration tests
Manage and complete projects on time by working with the engineering teams and customers through weekly dashboard.
Collaborate with global S&V engineers for knowledge sharing and eliminate duplication of work
Prioritize and follow safety best practices while working in the lab environment
Work with application and sales engineers to address customer field issues related to S&V
Work with S&V leaders to execute operational excellence initiatives such as continuous improvement, kaizen activities, increased productivity and safety
Participate in industry stewardship activities, conferences, standard committees in S&V