Senior Controls Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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 Controls Engineering professional looking to drive new automation process development, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Lebanon, MO location this Senior Controls Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will support automation and controls systems for new process, capacity expansion programs, process improvements, and plant operations. In addition, will also be required to design and program controls systems for new and existing equipment.

AS A SENIOR CONTROLS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, YOU WILL :

Interact closely with cross functional teams to develop, design, program, and debug new / existing equipment and automated / robotic solutions to optimize performance

Collaborate with Copeland engineers to ensure controls / automation / programming designs align with Copeland standards.

Work with outside integrators and machine builders to confirm new equipment meets design requirements and performs as expected.

Interface with Copeland manufacturing facilities to gain an understanding of their needs and how best to meet them.

Develop documentation for use by operators & maintenance technicians to perform their duties and assist them in troubleshooting.

Ensure all production related equipment meet all safety requirements in accordance with applicable industry standards.

Travel expectation - 10-25% North American travel that ebbs and flows depending on projects.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Bachelor of Science Degree in in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering / Engineering Technology or equivalent. Associates degree with equivalent work experience would also be considered.

Minimum of (3-5) years of related experience.

Experience in PLC / HMI programming (Rockwell Preferred but not required).

Written and Verbal Communication skills.

Experience reading and troubleshooting machine electrical drawings

Motivated self-starter and team player, capable of working closely with Management, Product Engineering, Peers, Equipment Suppliers and Plant Personnel

Experience and working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office Products

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

7+ years of related experience.

Experience in industrial robotics (6-Axis, SCARA, or delta style robots)

Understanding of industrial networking systems including Ethernet / IP and PLC communications.

Experience with Vision verification systems

Proficient with AutoCAD and / or similar software

Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills.

Experience with SQL databases and reporting

Experience in Lean Manufacturing fundamentals

Capital Equipment procurement experience. Including specification, purchase, qualification, and installation.

Onsite Work Arrangement :

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Why Work in the Lebanon, MO Area

Our facility in Lebanon, MO is located on Interstate 44 and Historic Route 66 in the scenic Ozarks of South-Central Missouri. We enjoy a small-town community with a Lebanon population of 14,628 and Laclede County population of 36,069. Our area is known for Bennett Spring State Park, lakes, rivers, hunting, and fishing. Lebanon is home to several boat manufacturers and two stock-car racing tracks. Lebanon is also centrally located, just 1 hour from the city of Springfield and 2.5 hours from St. Louis. Why not work and play where you can make your vacation home your "home"? We are only 35 minutes from the world-famous Lake of the Ozarks. For the outdoor enthusiasts, we have Bennett Spring, MO, which is an unincorporated community and home of the Bennett Spring State Park, which has the third or fourth largest natural spring in the state with an average daily flow of about 100-million gallons. Bennett Spring is home of Missouri's largest trout park, featuring fishing, camping, hiking, dining, and lodging. We also have the Niangua River, which is host to numerous campgrounds, canoes, rafts, and kayaks, and is a premier water attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.

About Our Location

Our plant in Lebanon, MO is Copeland's flagship operation for scroll compressor assembly and a machining powerhouse for main bearing housings and scroll elements, with over 60 million scroll compressors produced in the past 27 years.

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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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare / life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management / sustainability solutions globally.