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Mechanical Engineer – Applied Mechanics Lab

Copeland


Job Location:

Sidney, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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!

If you are a Mechanical Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to apply the fundamentals of engineering to real-world product challenges Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you.
As a member of the Applied Mechanics Lab team you will support engineering testing product development supplier qualification and failure analysis activities across Copelands HVACR product portfolio. This role offers a unique combination of hands-on laboratory work engineering analysis design testing and problem-solving.
You will work alongside a highly experienced team of engineers and technicians gaining exposure to a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines including structural analysis testing instrumentation machine design durability vibration fatigue and data analysis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys understanding how things work solving technical problems and applying engineering fundamentals to real-world products.
AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER - APPLIED MECHANICS LAB YOU WILL:
  • Support engineering projects related to product development supplier qualification and customer failure analysis.
  • Plan and execute laboratory testing on mechanical components and systems.
  • Design and develop test fixtures and experimental setups.
  • Analyze engineering test data and provide technical conclusions and recommendations.
  • Apply mechanical engineering principles to investigate product performance and durability issues.
  • Collaborate with engineers lab technicians and internal customers to define project objectives and testing requirements.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement of testing methods procedures and laboratory capabilities.
  • Develop expertise in durability vibration fatigue materials behavior and mechanical system performance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 0-2 years of engineering experience including internships or co-op experience.
  • Strong CAD experience using NX SolidWorks Creo CATIA or similar 3D modeling software.
  • Working knowledge of Strength of Materials / Mechanics of Materials principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret engineering test results and technical data.
  • Excellent organizational skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Internship co-op or professional experience in mechanical testing product development engineering labs manufacturing or design engineering.
  • Experience with laboratory testing instrumentation data acquisition systems or experimental analysis.
  • Exposure to fatigue vibration durability failure analysis or structural mechanics.
  • Experience with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB LabVIEW Python Minitab or similar software.
  • Experience performing engineering calculations related to stress strain strength or mechanical performance.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis and technical report writing.
  • Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA).
WHY JOIN THE APPLIED MECHANICS LAB
  • Work on a wide variety of engineering challenges rather than focusing on a single product or specialty.
  • Gain hands-on experience in testing design analysis and problem solving.
  • Learn directly from highly experienced mechanical engineers and technical experts.
  • Apply the mechanical engineering concepts learned in school to real-world products and systems.
  • Develop technical depth while exploring multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Enjoy a team environment that supports growth learning and technical development.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor 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.

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.

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