Lead Electrical Engineer, Hardware Development

Lead Electrical EngineerCopeland has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer. As a Lead Electrical Engineer on our Oil Free Centrifugal team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting the electrical component, hardware development and additionally work with the lab team providing support and training. Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will be a team member on the Oil-Free Centrifugal team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, process-oriented person.As a Centrifugal Electrical Engineer, you will:Work closely with the Controls Engineering team to learn and understand the control method and develop the process for validating electrical hardware.Follow the requirements of Copeland Business SystemWork together to optimize the design, program logic, testing methods of the controller, control program, VFD, motor, cabling, transformer and supervisory control system.Explore the opportunity for ancillary equipment (remote data communication and storage, control program updates, 120V power supply transformer, HVAC, Hydraulic Control Center (HCC), etc.)Own and optimize the design, performance and durability of the electrical systemsWork with the design team to maintain BOM and electrical drawing packages for OFC, Compressors' electrical components & systemsReview and evaluate existing system against customer requirementsSupport the team in development efforts for new products or improvements to existing productsWork with experts to validate the electrical system design for present and future productsInterpret and draw conclusions from test data obtained during validation activitiesTrain and support production and field teams on product assembly and connection processesDocument electrical system configuration and user guides and proceduresDevelop and document test set ups and proceduresWork with supplier to optimize power electronics and motor designsDevelop and champion electrical safety best practices for the companyLead troubleshooting efforts on OFC compressor controller, drive and motorField service support may be required on occasionConduct RCCMs (Root Cause Failure Analysis) of failed OFC unitsConduct electrical system modeling for unique deployment configurations"I Own Safety" leader and facilitator, process changes /implementation and participate/initiate continuous improvement processesRequired Education, Experience & Skills:Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related disciplineA minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial environment minimum of 3 years in power electronics integration, motion control, turbomachinery or similarDemonstrated success in hands-on setup, operation and troubleshooting of complex electrical systemsAbility to use and set up test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, data loggers/analyzers, software development tools, etc.Familiarity with the safety requirements for high power applicationsUnderstanding of digital, analog and power electronics components and operationStrong oral and written communication skillsGood interpersonal, project management, presentation, and teamwork skillsAbility to run multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environmentUnderstanding of lean manufacturing principlesProficient in use of Microsoft Office programsAbility to travel up to 10-15% of the time including some international travelLegal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this rolePreferred Education, Experience & Skills:Minimum of 3 years in power electronics integration, motion control, turbomachinery or similar highly preferredPower electronics troubleshooting experience is preferredHands-on familiarity with industrial communication protocols, such as Modbus and signal level instrumentation, is preferredExperience in the design of digital, analog and power electronic circuits is a plusFamiliarity with motor controls is a plusFamiliarity with the agency approval process (UL, CE, etc.) is a plus