Mechanical Engineer – Applied Mechanics Lab

Mechanical Engineer
- Applied Mechanics Lab

As a member of the Applied Mechanics Lab team, you will support engineering testing, product development, supplier qualification, and failure analysis activities across Copeland's HVACR product portfolio. This role offers a unique combination of hands-on laboratory work, engineering analysis, design, testing, and problem-solving. You will work alongside a highly experienced team of engineers and technicians, gaining exposure to a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines including structural analysis, testing, instrumentation, machine design, durability, vibration, fatigue, and data analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys understanding how things work, solving technical problems, and applying engineering fundamentals to real-world products.

As a Mechanical Engineer
- Applied Mechanics Lab, you will:

• 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.

Required qualifications:

• 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, Solid Works, 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 will not be provided for this position.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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).

Why join the Applied Mechanics Lab?

• Work on a wide variety of engineering challenges rather than focusing on a single product or specialty.
• Gain hands-on experience in testing, design, analysis, and problem solving.
• Learn directly from highly experienced mechanical engineers and technical experts.
• Apply the mechanical engineering concepts learned in school to real-world products and systems.
• Develop technical depth while exploring multiple engineering disciplines.
• Enjoy a team environment that supports growth, learning, and technical development.