Lead Project Engineer, Power Electronics

About Us

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.

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If you are an ENGINEERING Professional, Copeland's Electronics and Control business unit has an exciting opportunity to influence the next generation of variable speed power electronics products. We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Project Engineer – Power Electronics to join our Global Power Electronics team. Reporting to the Director of global product engineering - Power Electronics, the Lead Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of variable speed drive products / platforms and supporting the appropriate life cycle of these products for growth and profitability.

You Will : (Responsibilities)

As a Lead Project Engineer – Power Electronics, You Will

• Coordinate and assist in designing and developing new variable speed drive product platforms and sustain existing platforms working with in-house or contract engineering teams to meet project schedule & objectives
• Assist in developing product specifications, architecture, schedules, cost references, design documents, FMEA, safety agency certification and product release working with internal or external design teams and variable speed drive suppliers.
• Obtain, review and interpret agency standards to ensure product compliance and provide needed info to help customer obtain safety agency approval for the system.
• Assist in developing & documenting Test Procedures and standards for engineering as needed
• Coordinate and assist in performance, qualification and reliability testing of variable speed drives and support integration testing with compressors
• Perform competitive analysis of products in the market and provide engineering support for new product development initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise by using a knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, motor control firmware, software, system and serve as a technical liaison where necessary including presenting & providing creative application solutions and resolutions for new and existing applications to support the global sales force and influence customers.
• Work with Drive and compressor engineers to diagnose drive related issues in field, customer sites, internal field trial sites and perform root cause analysis and engineering changes (ECNs)
• Provide timely and accurate technical information, co-ordinate development of user manuals, technical bulletins, customer related prints and conduct internal / external training to educate customers and field techs on the usage / troubleshooting of the drive

Who You Are

Required Education, Experience & Skills : (Basic Requirements

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

Justification

To support global Variable speed drive growth initiatives.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose : Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual / family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Skills Required

Root Cause Analysis, Motor Control, Variable Speed Drives, design for manufacturing, Embedded Firmware, Power Electronics, Matlab