Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Join Vilter as a Mechanical Engineer and play a hands-on role in designing and engineering our single screw and reciprocating compressor units. In this position, you'll focus on enhancing product features, reducing costs, and promoting design-for-manufacturability. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll select components and configure systems to meet customer requirements, support manufacturing efficiency, and ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will: Review component and system designs for refrigeration and gas compression equipment; recommend improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs. Ensure designs comply with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes and specifications. Lead and coordinate the development of required engineering documentation to meet internal and external requirements for assigned projects. Collaborate with Sales to evaluate customer specifications and support integration of quotation tools with product configurators in ERP systems. Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, UL, CRN, NFPA, AWS) to ensure compliance. Review and approve production drawings, providing recommendations to improve design quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. Partner with suppliers and external engineering resources to resolve technical and supply challenges. Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing, sales, customers, and internal teams to resolve issues and answer technical questions. Provide technical support for projects and equipment, including customer presentations, training sessions, trade shows, and job-site visits; support troubleshooting and field service activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)1–3 years of relevant experience Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo) Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteTeam-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to positive change Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements: This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person, and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers. 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.