- Location
- Suzhou, China
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- Workday
Description
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!
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the regionalization and new product development of centrifugal compressors, including planning, design, validation and continuous improvement, to deliver optimized products with optimal performance, best cost, highest reliability and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities
1. New Product Development
- Drive regionalization programs and new product development of centrifugal compressors to support regional market needs and business growth.
- Work with Application Engineer, Regional sales & Marketing team to align product strategy & specifications.
- Interact with functional teams to ensure the NPD checklist and guidelines have been followed and meet program schedule.
- Plan and participate in qualification activities, including prototyping build, performance, reliability & system test, and root cause analysis for potential failure mode & improvement actions identification.
- Lead product safety reviews and prepare associated documentation for certification approval.
- Research industry trends and identify patent opportunities to drive innovation and enhance product competitiveness.
2. Customer Supports
- Participate in customer visits and engagements to capture, analyze, and translate the VOC into product requirements.
- Support customer activities from early feasibility studies through formal validation, including technical guidance and problem solving.
3. Maintain product and support improvement
- Work with global engineering team for global product regionalization.
- Provide technical solutions for continuous maintenance and improvement after product launch.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Power Engineering, Turbomachinery, or related fields
- More than 7 years (BS) or 5 years (MS) working experience in centrifugal compressors or turbomachinery.
Requirements and Attributes
- Proven experience in new product development of centrifugal compressors.
- Deep understanding of centrifugal compressors and turbomachinery design.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, including system principles, electrical integration, and centrifugal compressor applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and execution ability.
- Good communication skills and ability to work across teams.
- Effective communication skills in English.
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.
