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!

JOB DESCRIPTION

If you are a Manufacturing Senior Software Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an opening for you! Based in Sidney OH, you will work inside the corporate advanced manufacturing engineering (AME) department. You will use your creativity, software knowledge, and engineering skills to design manufacturing software-related systems for our internal manufacturing plant customers. You will gain ownership in maintaining and developing software products used in manufacturing. Working closely with AME and Plant engineers, you’ll use your unique skills to manage software development throughout the application lifecycle including design, support, coding, managing data systems, debugging, and rollout. You will research and monitor manufacturing industry software system trends and implement best in class solutions for our global manufacturing facilities.

AS A MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Design, code, develop, debug, test, support, and sustain software applications throughout the software development life cycle.

• Work closely with internal manufacturing customers to quickly resolve production disruptions and improve manufacturing software related processes.

• Create and implement project plans leading the transition to and rolling out new applications while supporting existing applications and systems.

• Work with Microsoft SQL server databases, including relational table design, stored procedure development, job setup, and user access to databases.

• Recommend and implement upgrades, patches, and new applications to support and continuously improve our manufacturing systems.

• Plan, execute, and communicate project status of your projects utilizing departmental project management processes.

WHO YOU ARE:

The successful candidate’s top priority is meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You have strong debugging and problem-solving skills. You focus on effective collaboration to drive your projects. You will seek out experts and innovators to learn about the impact emerging technologies might have on your business. You will align words and actions to model reliability. You maintain confidentiality. You show genuine concern for people’s needs, and you put your team and organization first.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related degree, or equivalent education and experience

• 5 years of software design and development experience

• 1 year of manufacturing software or I.T. experience.

• 1 year of C# or vb.net software development with MS Visual Studio

• Strong MS SQL skills including table design, indexes, functions, and stored procedures

• Must be able to demonstrate a history of learning new software systems-related tool sets.

• Demonstrated skills required for hands-on system support role.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet customer expectations

• Ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment

• Possess excellent communication, and organizational skills.

• Available for out-of-town travel 10-20% of the time

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must be able to travel internationally

• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 7 years of software engineering experience

• 2 years of software development for manufacturing

• CNC Control API experience is a plus

• VB6 experience is a plus

• PLC experience is a plus

• Ignition, Tableau, Power BI experience is a plus

• Azure experience or knowledge is a plus

Flexible Work Schedule – Hybrid Work Option and Core Hours

This role has the flexibility of a hybrid work from home option up to two days a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve our customers.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH (https://experiencesidney.com/) , conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton (https://www.daytonlocal.com/events.asp) , Troy (http://www.troyohio.gov/) , and Columbus (https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/) . The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About O ur Location

Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us! (https://climate.emerson.com/en-us/brands/copeland/copeland100)

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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

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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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.