Copeland
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Workday career site

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Location
Cudahy, WI
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
19 days ago

About the role

The Systems Engineer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake custom industrial refrigeration and gas compression system equipment design - performing calculations, making component selections, and building documentation for our customers according to requirements of their project. The engineer supports the delivery of project related engineering results and is responsible for the work they're assigned by the Project Engineer.

Success in this position requires the candidate to work efficiently in both a collaborative and independent environment, be safety conscious, have good interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers, pay high attention to details, and have a strong motivation for delivering objectives.

As A Systems Engineer, You Will

  • Review and interpret codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC, etc.) for system compliance.
  • Make system component selections while generating a project Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID). Confer with Mechanical Design Engineers on standard products included in the project.
  • Conduct all necessary calculations, design reviews with production, and develop all custom documentation required for project execution.
  • Review and approve production drawings for custom systems, adding recommendations to improve design, reduce costs, or increase production efficiency. Chip in as a technical resource to the shop, customers, sales, and other departments to address and resolve questions and problems.
  • Prepare specifications for custom equipment and work with procurement to obtain quotations.
  • Participate in multi-functional teams to address new design issues and resolve problems to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and methods.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field with 1+ years of engineering experience. Ability to understand and address a wide variety of technical problems with little mentorship.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats. Working experience with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software.
  • Must be an outstanding teammate, willing to learn from experienced staff and capable of introducing positive changes. Ability to travel 5-10%.
  • Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

  • Previous experience with Compression systems or other pressure piping systems. Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
  • Understanding of manufacturing BOM structure and ERP.
  • Previous experience in heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems.
  • Ability to coordinate and lead teams with varied strengths to implement changes and improvements.
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Additional information

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.

Pay and benefits

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.

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!

Read the original posting

From Copeland's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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