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 someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
We are looking for a Lead Engineer Firmware (Motor Control) based in Aachen, Germany.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Design, optimization and implementation of advanced motor control algorithms, including Field-Oriented Control (FOC) and Direct Torque Control (DTC)
- Utilization of MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and control validation
- Identification and resolution of complex motor control and firmware-related issues during development and deployment phases
- Ensure motor control systems and firmware adhere to safety standards and best practices
- Conduct system-level tests to ensure performance, reliability, and safety of motor control
Lead and mentor the project team providing technical guidance and ensuring smooth integration of motor control algorithms into embedded systems
- Drive the global defined roadmap for motor control firmware development, aligning with firmware-committee and technology strategies
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, firmware architecture and best practices for motor control implementation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, motor, and compressor engineers, to achieve cohesive system designs
Required qualifications and experience:
- A degree in Control and Drive Technology, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field,
- More than 8 years of experience in a similar position with extensive experience in motor control and firmware development.
- Strong expertise in developing and optimizing motor control algorithms for variable speed drives, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C, and C++.
Proven project leadership and experience in guiding firmware-related teams, defining development roadmaps and ensuring seamless integration of motor control algorithms into embedded systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex motor control and firmware-related issues during development and deployment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities
- Solid spoken and written English skills to effectively engage with multidisciplinary teams.
About the Location:
This role is based in Aachen, Germany, with a hybrid working model that combines collaboration in the office with the flexibility of remote work.
Located at the heart of Europe, Aachen is a vibrant city known for its strong engineering heritage, international atmosphere, and close proximity to Belgium and the Netherlands. The region is home to world-class research institutions, advanced manufacturing, and a thriving technology community, making it an excellent environment for professionals passionate about innovation and sustainable technologies.
As part of our Aachen-based team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues across Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain while contributing to solutions that support the future of commercial heating, cooling, and climate technologies.
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 parental leav, 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 or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.
No calls or agency requests please.
Skills Required
- Degree in Control and Drive Technology, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
- More than 8 years of experience in a similar position
- Extensive experience in motor control and firmware development
- Expertise developing and optimizing motor control algorithms for variable speed drives
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C, and C++
- Project leadership experience guiding firmware-related teams
- Experience defining development roadmaps and integrating motor control algorithms into embedded systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills for complex motor control and firmware issues
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities
- Solid spoken and written English skills
- Legal authorization to work in Germany without employer-provided sponsorship or work authorization
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.
