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!
Description
Copeland is hiring a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer in St. Louis, MO to lead process improvements across multiple manufacturing sites, with a focus on manufacturing operations management systems. You'll support data-driven continuous improvement by designing, implementing, and maintaining Manufacturing Execution Systems-while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. Experience with controls and manufacturing IT is a plus. This role also supports project management and process improvements across Copeland Electronics and Controls facilities, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.
As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, YOU WILL:
Collaborate with global Copeland manufacturing sites and enterprise IT to understand needs, gather requirements, and deliver sustainable MES solutions.
Develop, configure, and maintain MES systems to support production execution, data tracking, and integration with ERP, PLC/SCADA automation, and quality/lab systems.
Work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into MES specifications, and support system validation, documentation, and change control processes.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for MES issues, create user guides, and conduct training sessions for plant personnel.
Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and drive enhancements in process capability (Cpk), OEE, quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
Lead project teams across manufacturing engineering, planning, procurement, quality, operations, and suppliers; use financial analysis to estimate labor savings and justify project costs.
Implement lean production principles to improve material flow, support capacity growth and equipment installs, and partner with automation and test engineering teams to develop industrial automation systems and data standards.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
2+ years of experience in data analysis and IT (including co-op/internship), with the ability to apply systems and data expertise in a manufacturing environment.
knowledge of MES platforms (e.g., Aegis FactoryLogix, TrakSYS, Ignition, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, GE Proficy) and manufacturing systems integration and industrial automation technologies.
Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., SQL, Oracle) and programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, or C#.
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, digital manufacturing initiatives, and the application of smart technologies in production environments.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with experience using Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Sigma.
Ability to travel up to 20%, including international travel.
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS
5+ years' experience as a process/manufacturing engineer
Working knowledge of statistical process control and OEE concepts
Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, Ladder Logic, LabVIEW and robotic programming
Knowledge of using manufacturing data with AI to enable immediate data-driven actions for real-time process optimization and decision-making
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
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.
Why Work in the Greater Metro Atlanta Area
Our facility is located in Kennesaw, GA, which is conveniently located within driving distance to Atlanta and historic downtown Kennesaw. The area offers excellent school systems, an abundance of outdoor walking trails, and low crime rates to create a family-friendly environment. The area is surrounded by several growing communities, with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and outdoor activities that make them exciting places to live and work.
About Our Location
Our Cold Chain business unit, headquartered in Kennesaw, is the leading provider of electronic controls and optimization services for supermarket, convenience store, restaurant, and refrigerated transportation customers and the OEMs that serve them. The business unit is comprised of multiple acquisitions organized to add value to Copeland's world-leading products through control, connectivity, and remote monitoring. The business generates half of its revenue outside of North America and employs over 1,200 people globally. Headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area, the business has major operations in Minnesota, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, China, and the Philippines. The Cold Chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Kennesaw location.
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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.
