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 manufacturing or mechanical engineering professional looking to drive new process development, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Rushville, IN location, you will assist with new product development and capacity expansion programs. In this role, you will provide Design for Manufacturing input and coordinate activities associated with the procurement of new capital equipment.
AS AN EXPERIENCED ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, YOU WILL:
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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
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.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree with 3 – 8 years of experiences or a minimum of 10 (Ten) years’ experience in a similar role
Proficient with AutoCAD/DraftSight 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
Onsite Work Arrangement:
This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.
Why Work in the Rushville, IN
Our facility is located in Rushville, IN, which is less than an hour from Indianapolis. Rushville is also a short drive from larger communities such as Shelbyville, Greenfield, and Greensburg. Downtown Rushville offers shopping, local eateries, a seasonal farmer and artisan market, and a host of community activities at the Riverside Park Amphitheater. Awarded the Stellar Community designation by the State of Indiana, Rushville offers an exceptional school system, a low cost of living, and is a place where “everyone knows your name.”
About Our Location
Our 2-building campus offers a safe and clean work environment with a “family” atmosphere. We manufacture new semi-hermetic compressors and take the worn-out, failed compressors out of the field and remanufacture them to “like new” status, as well as manufacture crank shafts. Approximately 200 employees work in Rushville and are an integral part of our organization. A 2-building campus allows for learning and growth opportunities for all our team.
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: 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology (or associate with equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
- Strong project management experience
- Involved in capital equipment procurement
- Experience with 2D and 3D design
- Experience performing PFMEAs, capability studies, Gage R&R, and other statistical analyses
- Experience reading machine mechanical drawings
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated self-starter and team player able to work with operations, product engineering, suppliers, and plant personnel
- Working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office products
- Travel within North America 10-25%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
- Role is fully onsite (not eligible for hybrid or remote)
- Proficient with AutoCAD/DraftSight and Siemens NX design software
- Bachelor's degree with 3-8 years or minimum 10 years' experience (preferred alternative experience profile)
- Good organizational and presentation skills
- Experience working independently and in a team environment
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing fundamentals
- Familiar with Design for Manufacturing principles
What We Do
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. Today, we are building on our 100-year legacy through industry-leading innovation, putting Copeland at the forefront of positive change. We create sustainable residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We maintain the integrity of goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.









