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Shape a Sustainable Future with Copeland

At Copeland, we're driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you'll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business.

This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you'll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. From day one, you'll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands-on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us.

What to Expect

• Real projects with real impact-from day one

• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth

• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths

• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

Ready to build what's next-for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland!

The Team & Role

If you are aMechanical Engineering Studentlooking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you within our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Department! Based at ourSidney, Ohioor St. Louis, Missouri locations, youwill improve your skills learned in the classroom by balancing the priorities of multiple engineering teamsand projects. Youwill collaborate with different departments in addition to their own,in areassuch as Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Materials, Management, etc. You will needtobe willing to spend time in amanufacturingsetting, in a lab/testingenvironment,and/or bewillingto work inan office setting. Your responsibilities will combine individual tasks as well as collaborative work orgroupprojects.

Potential Internship Roles within the Engineering Groups:

• Project Engineering - Participate in problem solving teams, collaborate with Designers and the test lab to prove out new concepts, work on cross functional teams to optimize company processes, and conduct research into legacy test data to analyze product's performance against new products in development.

• Manufacturing Quality Engineering - Troubleshoot equipment and gages, design and implement process improvements, and maintain document control. Candidate will gain experience in GD&T, print reading, and measuring parts to specifications, which could include CMM usage. Candidate will also have the opportunity to use Oracle, Teamcenter, PCDMIS, Siemens NX, Inventor, Lighthouse, and configuration control software programs.

• Modeling & Simulation - Assist in generating simulation models, gathering necessary inputs including geometric data, material properties and boundary conditions.Gain exposure to and support initiatives involving optimization methods, machine learning applications, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) aimed at improving product performance and reliability.

• New Product Development - Work hand-in-hand with other engineers in the development of cutting-edge scroll compression technology, with the objective of creating sustainable, low GWP solutions on a global scale. Activities will include managing builds, working in our labs to monitor testing and collecting/summarizing data.

• Design Engineering - Assist in designing and observing testing of HVAC components and systems to support new product development, sustaining and performance optimization.This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality) to support prototyping, testing, and product improvement initiatives, as well as preparing detailed documentation and reports on design changes.

• Applications Engineer - Work cross functionally with sales, engineering, marketing, quality, and operations. You will lead and/or support special projects including: customer sample support & metrics, system testing at DSN, deep dive into EVI thermodynamic benefits, deep dive into variable speed tools, HMI, programming and troubleshooting.

• Air Management - Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis discussions to identify high-risk areas and develop testing strategies, provide design support with CAD modeling and drafting, support projects involving airflow, pressure, regulation, and thermal performance, and be involved in testing and implementation of new materials in production.

Available Terms with Start & End Dates:

• Fall - 8/17/26 - 12/18/26

Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day

• Assisting with variousresearch, testing, and evaluations

• Processing documentation and conducting data analysis

• Conducting manufacturing audits

• Attending department, team and project meetings as necessary

• Assisting with process improvementprojects tied to manufacturing

• Collaborating with other engineers, teams and departments

What You Bring

You have the ability to identify a problem and conceptualize a solution. You bring a combination of design and hands-on experience to prototype solutions to various manufacturing issues. You are able to work in a team and collaborate with others in the organization to find the best solution possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Strong interest in manufacturing, process improvement, or product design

• Skills or coursework in areas such as CAD/3D modeling, machining, data analysis, Lean/continuous improvement, or automation

• Anticipated Graduation of May 2027

Why Copeland?

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits

• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment

• Access to social, networking, and professional development events

• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location.

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.

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