Copeland · 4 months ago
Lead Aerodynamics Engineer
Copeland is a global climate technologies company focused on sustainability, creating efficient HVACR solutions. They are seeking a Lead Aerodynamics Engineer to develop aerodynamic designs for commercial compressors, implementing fast-paced projects while enhancing the organization's expertise in centrifugal compressor design.
CleanTechHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sustainability
Responsibilities
Conduct aerodynamics design and CFD analysis of centrifugal compressors
Develop robust workflows and scripts for automated workflows in CFD
Coordinate with suppliers, partners, labs, compressor engineers, and manufacturing to deliver prototypes, samples, and mass production products
Check and review outsourced work scope with third-party consultants
Carry out the design of experiment and validation, developing both analytical and empirical validation procedures for compressors
Apply Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly methods for cost and cycle time reduction
Interact with other technical team members to drive robust, sound, technical decisions
Work multi-functionally with other groups such as Engineering, labs, Planning/Project Management, Marketing, Advanced Manufacturing, etc
Guide and participate in performance/laboratory testing for new design components
Organize and document all analyses and test programs
Define project scope and review requirements for phase gate approval
Lead scope, costs, and schedule for technical projects
Clearly and precisely communicate, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization and with clients
Qualification
Required
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent plus minimum of two (2) years of experience in the aerodynamic design of centrifugal compressors/turbomachinery
Or PHD with equivalent academic research/work experiences
Preferred
Working knowledge and experience with compressors and associated auxiliary systems
Experience in designing and analyzing compressor components (inlets, impellers, diffusers, volutes, etc.) using 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D analysis tools
Familiar with high-speed rotors, bearings gas seal systems, and thrust load calculation
Experience with CFD programs
Programming knowledge in Python (or equivalent)
Experience with CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Autocad and/or ProE) packages
Solid understanding of Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics
Proven success in cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work well with others in a team environment, while also being able to work independently with minimum supervision
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
401(k)
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Company
Copeland
copeland provides comfort to the people though sustainable recidential, commercial and through HVACR Technologies.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-08Grant· $2.5M
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