Manager Technology and Simulation

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!

As the Manager – Advanced Technology, you will lead the Residential Engineering Compressor Technology team, cultivating an inclusive and high-performing environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, critical thinking, and shared leadership.

This is a highly technical leadership role requiring a strong passion for deep technology, and engineering excellence. You will collaborate closely with global cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and develop emerging technologies that support future product and business needs. You will be responsible for driving technologies from concept through implementation, ensuring seamless transitions across development stages while maintaining a strong focus on value creation.

Success in this position requires translating technical insights into actionable strategies, defining clear execution plans, fostering accountability, and tracking measurable progress against strategic objectives.

Candidates who combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking, a continuous learning mindset, and the ability to build sustainable technology capabilities through collaboration and disciplined execution will thrive in this role.

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you a technically strong and people-focused engineering leader who is passionate about advancing deep technology and building high-performing teams? At Copeland, we are seeking a manager who can translate business and technology objectives into clear team goals, drive execution, and foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

In this role, you will lead a technology development  engineering team focused on the development of advanced scroll compressor technologies and innovative engineering solutions. You will be responsible for delivering technical outcomes while establishing and improving engineering processes, design practices, and development methodologies that enhance quality, consistency, productivity, and innovation.

A key aspect of this role is developing technical capability within the organization. Through coaching, mentoring, and structured skill development initiatives, you will help engineers strengthen expertise in areas such as compressor technology, thermodynamics, simulation, design analysis, product development, and emerging engineering technologies. You will create an environment that encourages continuous learning, technical curiosity, and professional growth.

Success in this position also requires a strong commitment to employee engagement and team development. You will foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees are motivated, empowered, and connected to the team's objectives. By building strong technical capability, driving effective engineering processes, and promoting a culture of engagement and accountability, you will help deliver industry-leading technology solutions while developing a resilient and future-ready engineering organization.

As an Engineering Manager, you will:

• Drive execution of engineering and technology objectives by translating project goals into clear priorities, deliverables, and actionable plans that ensure on-time, high-quality results.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, establishing clear expectations, promoting accountability, and ensuring effective execution against business and project commitments.

• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and targeted skill development, enabling engineers to grow their technical expertise and deliver increasingly complex solutions.

• Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance productivity, quality, consistency, and execution efficiency.

• Track and communicate progress against project milestones, technical objectives, and team goals, proactively identifying risks and driving timely resolution of issues.

• Provide technical guidance to support the development and maturation of advanced compressor and HVACR technologies, helping teams solve complex engineering challenges.

• Drive technology development activities through structured learning cycles, testing, and validation, ensuring sound technical decisions and data-driven outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Technical Services, and other cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and manufacturable solutions that meet customer and business needs.

• Promote employee engagement and team effectiveness by creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment where individuals are motivated to achieve results.

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Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

technical people leader who is expected to drive deep-technology innovation, engineering processes, organizational capability development, and execution excellence, rather than simply managing a design team

• Master's Degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 15–20 years of progressive experience in rotating machinery, compressor technology, or advanced product development.

• Demonstrated technical depth in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, design methodologies, and model-based engineering, with the ability to drive engineering decisions using analytical, simulation, and data-driven approaches.

• Proven track record of leading deep-tech engineering teams in the development of innovative technologies, products, platforms, or engineering solutions from concept through commercialization.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking capabilities, with experience applying advanced engineering tools such as CAE, CFD, FEA, optimization methods, digital engineering, and model-based product development.

• Ability to establish and continuously improve engineering processes, design standards, technical governance, and knowledge management practices to ensure consistency, quality, scalability, and long-term organizational success.

• Demonstrated success in building technical capability through coaching, mentoring, and development of engineering talent, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, learning, and technical excellence.

• Experience leading technology roadmaps, technical risk management, and strategic engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives and future product needs.

Onsite Work Arrangement: 

This role is based onsite, with remote work considered on an ad hoc basis.

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. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), 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.

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.