What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sound and Vibration Engineer position at Copeland?
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.
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.
As Sound And Vibration Engineer, YOU WILL
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: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, 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.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
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.
As Sound And Vibration Engineer, YOU WILL
- 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
- 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.
- ~5%, domestic and international
- 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 QualityAbility 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
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: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, 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.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com