Experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross‑functional teams to provide design and costing input for manufacturing and new product/process changes.
• Coordinate and manage projects to design, procure, qualify, and implement equipment and manufacturing processes, while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Work with outside integrators and machine builders to confirm new equipment meets design requirements and performs as expected.
• Apply practical automation, LEAN principles, and develop plant layouts and material handling solutions for high‑volume manufacturing assembly lines.
• Perform PFMEAs, capability studies, Gage R&R, and other statistical analyses, as needed, to verify and qualify production processes and equipment.
• Provide support for special customer samples, pilot, and engineering compressor builds.
• Interface with Copeland Advanced Manufacturing and Product Development Teams to gain an understanding of their needs and how best to meet them.
• Develop documentation for use by operators and maintenance technicians to perform their duties and assist them in troubleshooting.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent; an associate's degree with equivalent work experience would also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years experience in a similar role.
• Strong Project management experience.
• Involved in capital equipment procurement.
• Experience with 2D and 3D design (Siemens NX and AutoCAD preferred but not required).
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reading machine mechanical drawings.
• Motivated self‑starter and team player, capable of working closely with Operations, Management, Product Engineering, peers, equipment suppliers, and plant personnel.
• Experience and working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office products.
• Travel within North America 10–25%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship for this role will not be provided.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–8 years of experience or a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Draft Sight and Siemens NX design software.
• Good organizational and presentation skills.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing fundamentals.
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturing principles.

This role is based fully onsite and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Copeland is committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.