Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout Engineer

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!

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout Engineer is responsible for the development of manufacturing system layouts and production line architectures that optimize material flow, equipment utilization, operator efficiency, and overall system performance. This role uses CAD tools to design and visualize integrated manufacturing systems while collaborating with process, equipment, automation, controls, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of new production capabilities.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in manufacturing process development, assembly operations, automation integration, and facility-wide material flow. They will work closely with product engineering, operations, automation, controls, logistics, and plant leadership teams to develop scalable manufacturing systems that balance operator labor content with automated equipment capabilities.

As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Technology System Layout Engineer, You Will:

Develop manufacturing system concepts for new products, production expansions, and plant transformations.

Design and optimize assembly lines, sub-assembly areas, workstations, and production cells to maximize throughput and efficiency.

Create future-state manufacturing layouts utilizing lean manufacturing principles.

Evaluate alternative manufacturing concepts and recommend optimal system configurations.

Lead line balancing activities and workstation optimization based on takt time, cycle time, labor content, and production requirements.

Define interfaces and interactions between manufacturing equipment, automation systems, test systems, robotics and material handling equipment.

Develop strategies to improve productivity, flexibility, and scalability.

Develop detailed plant and production area layouts using 2D & 3D CAD tools.

Analyze space utilization and develop capacity plans for future growth.

Balance operator tasks and automated processes to achieve productivity, quality, and ergonomic objectives.

Conduct manufacturing system simulations, throughput analysis, and bottleneck evaluations.

Participate in design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and production readiness reviews.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field. Associates degree with equivalent work experience would be considered.

Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or advanced manufacturing experience.

Experience designing and implementing assembly lines, manufacturing systems, and plant layouts.

Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and production flow analysis.

Proficiency with CAD software for layout development (AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or similar 2D software)

Experience with line balancing, labor analysis, and capacity planning.

Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to travel up to 25% within the US & Mexico.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Experience with high-volume assembly manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and value stream mapping methodologies.

Experience with manufacturing simulation and digital factory tools.

Familiarity with automated material transport technologies.

Experience developing manufacturing specifications and managing capital equipment projects.

Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production launches.

Experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, conveyors, and material handling systems.

Onsite Work Arrangement:

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

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH , conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton , Troy , and Columbus . 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 Our Location

The 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 the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to 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.

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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