Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainable automation solutions to optimize cost, capital investment, and system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and external system integrators to conceptualize and design automation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-training to advanced manufacturing engineering teams and plant personnel.
• Utilize computer modeling and simulation tools to evaluate and improve automation system performance.
• Lead design reviews to evaluate proposed system designs for functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Ensure all production equipment concepts comply with applicable safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to automation system implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial, etc.) or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent design platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex technical challenges.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available).
• Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily within the US and Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed automated manufacturing and vision-guided systems.
• Hands-on experience with controls engineering, including PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo drive programming.
• Experience working with industrial robotics (6-axis, SCARA, and delta-style systems).
• Knowledge of industrial communication and networking systems, including Ethernet/IP protocols.
• Familiarity with vibratory flex-feeder and bowl-feeder systems.

About the Company

Copeland is a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create efficient residential, commercial, and industrial spaces through advanced HVACR technologies, protecting temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain and bringing comfort to people globally.