Senior Mechanical Design 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!

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of next-generation electronic products used in food service, retail, and healthcare environments. This role is responsible for taking products from early concept through production launch while partnering with electrical engineering, firmware, product management, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.

As the mechanical subject matter expert, you'll have significant ownership over product architecture, enclosure design, manufacturability, validation testing, and production support. You'll work independently while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, reliable products that scale into manufacturing.

What You'll Do

Lead mechanical design efforts from concept development through mass production.

Design complex plastic and metal assemblies for electronic products and PCB enclosures.

Translate customer and product requirements into robust mechanical engineering solutions.

Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documentation using advanced CAD tools.

Partner closely with electrical engineers to optimize PCB layouts, enclosure packaging, connectors, thermal performance, and overall system integration.

Design for manufacturability and assembly across injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, die-cut components, and fabricated steel assemblies.

Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure reliable fit and function across production variation.

Prototype and iterate designs using 3D printing and hands-on fabrication techniques.

Create and execute verification and validation testing for mechanical performance, environmental conditions, and regulatory compliance.

Support suppliers and manufacturing partners through design reviews, troubleshooting, and production launches.

Drive multiple projects simultaneously while balancing technical priorities, schedules, and business needs.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.

5–8+ years of product development experience with a proven record of bringing products from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Technical Expertise

Advanced CAD proficiency with complex assemblies and parametric modeling.

Preferred experience with Siemens NX and SolidWorks

Equivalent mastery in another enterprise CAD platform will also be considered

Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), such as:

Injection molding

CNC machining

Sheet metal

Die-cut components

Steel fabrication

Experience designing electronic enclosures such as:

PCB packaging

Thermal management

Heat sinks and airflow

Connector integration

IP-rated enclosure design

Experience collaborating across mechanical and electrical design disciplines (MCAD/ECAD integration).

Strong understanding of tolerance analysis including worst-case and RSS stack-ups.

Hands-on prototyping experience using 3D printing and basic fabrication tools.

Experience developing mechanical system architectures and translating high-level product requirements into engineering specifications.

Knowledge of verification and validation testing methodologies.

Strong understanding of engineering material selection including polymers and metals.

What Makes You Successful

Comfortable serving as the mechanical engineering expert and making independent technical decisions.

Strong collaborator who works effectively with electrical engineering, firmware, product management, manufacturing, suppliers, sales, compliance, and leadership teams.

Able to build trusted relationships with external suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Self-directed with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.

Takes ownership, solves problems creatively, and maintains momentum across multiple priorities.

Possesses a "figure-it-out" mindset with a passion for developing innovative products from idea to launch.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Chanhassen, MN location. The expected in-office schedule will be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration factors such as the candidate's proximity to the office and business needs.

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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.

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