About this role
Job title: Lead Product Engineer
About the Role Lead Product Engineer for centrifugal compressors responsible for regionalization and new product development. You will plan, design, validate, and continuously improve products to deliver optimized performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability for regional markets.
What You'll Do
- Drive regionalization programs and new product development of centrifugal compressors to support regional market needs and business growth.
- Collaborate with Application Engineer, Regional Sales & Marketing to align product strategy and specifications; coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure NPD checklists and guidelines meet schedule.
- Plan and participate in qualification activities, including prototyping, performance and reliability testing, and root cause analysis for potential failure modes and improvement actions; lead product safety reviews and documentation for certification.
- Research industry trends and identify patent opportunities to drive innovation and competitiveness.
- Participate in customer visits to capture VOC and translate into product requirements; support early feasibility studies through formal validation with technical guidance and problem solving.
- Work with global engineering team for global product regionalization; provide technical solutions for continuous maintenance and improvement after product launch.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Power Engineering, Turbomachinery, or related fields; More than 7 years (BS) or 5 years (MS) of working experience in centrifugal compressors or turbomachinery.
- 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 English communication.
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits plans offering options to meet individual and family needs.
- Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
- Investment in onboarding and leadership development to support growth within Copeland and the broader organization.