An on-site opportunity in Sidney, Ohio, Copeland seeks an Engineer Lead to advance rotor-dynamic and seal design for high-speed turbomachinery. This role centers on modeling, analysis, validation, and optimization to improve stability, reliability, and efficiency. The position requires a Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of four years of engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rotordynamic modeling and analysis across lateral, torsional, and axial directions, including critical speed maps and Campbell diagrams.
- Design and validate dynamic seal concepts such as labyrinth seals, brush seals, and face contact seals, focusing on performance, wear, and leakage criteria.
- Evaluate and optimize bearing performance (fluid film, rolling element, or magnetic) to manage stiffness, damping, and power loss.
- Correlate analytical results with test data and support testing campaigns (flight, ground, or lab) to validate models.
- Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions through root cause analysis.
- Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and API-compliant specifications.
Requirements
- Software proficiency in AxSTREAM, XLROTOR, Matlab, ANSYS, or specialized seal analysis tools.
- Strong grounding in rotordynamics, tribology, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Experience with API 617, API 684, and API 610 design standards.
- Solid understanding of bearing technologies and rotor-bearing–seal interactions.
Technologies
- AxSTREAM
- XLROTOR
- Matlab
- ANSYS
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship. Applicants on temporary visas or needing 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 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. If you require assistance applying due to a disability, please contact copeland.careers@copeland.com.
