Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician

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:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technician to support our Controls Solutions business. In this role, you will be responsible for testing HVAC components per agency standards, writing detailed test reports, and maintaining test equipment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has a vast understanding of gas and cooling controls within residential and commercial HVACR equipment and is familiar with agency standards and reporting. You will be part of a team of engineers and other technicians.

AS A SENIOR TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:

• Address gauge calibration issues

• Assist with agency submittals and communicating directly with agency contacts

• Be a 5S and safety leader (5S + 1) leader for the lab

• Mentor Associate Engineers and less senior technicians with preparing documentation

• Create test procedures and test fixtures

• Make recommendations to address test failures to others (local or global)

• Maintain records on tests, equipment maintenance, and calibration

• Manage lab test schedules and work with Engineers to resolve scheduling conflicts

• Plan, organize, coach, and lead laboratory technicians as required

• Serve as a primary lab contact for Facilities and Maintenance

• Specify and request new/replacement lab equipment

• Train Associate Engineers and new Engineering employees on test procedures

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Associate of Science

• Degree Area: Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology

• 6+ years of experience in HVACR component testing and agency certification

• Familiarity with test equipment such as environmental chambers, data acquisition systems, and measurement devices such as flow/pressure gauges and volt meters.

• Advanced knowledge of gas furnaces, water heating, and/or HVACR systems

• Analytical problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with international agency standards that apply to our customers' products

• Knowledge of activity scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent systems

• Experience with report writing and analysis tools such as Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and Minitab

• Testing expert in either Heating Controls or Cooling Controls

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience in Gas Valve agency certification, specifically CSA

• Skilled at presenting and summarizing test results and findings to internal teams

• Experience in new product development (NPD) of HVAC controls and able to advise engineering on testing needed to meet agency requirements

• Advanced LabVIEW skills

Onsite Work Arrangement: ??

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.??

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri:

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location:

Our location is the host of Copeland's corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

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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 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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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.