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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!
SUMMARY
The Product Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting product safety efforts across the full product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, and post-market activities for Copeland's compression technologies and controls solutions.
The Product Safety Engineer participates in identifying and mitigating product safety risks and works cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Legal, and Compliance teams to embed safety into product design and execution. The Product Safety Engineer also drives continuity and follow through of product safety activities such as incident investigation, corrective actions, risk assessments, and continuous improvement of product safety processes.
The Product Safety Engineer supports the Product Safety Officer in executing product safety strategy and activities, while reporting directly to the Regulatory Compliance Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Product Safety Engineer, you will:

• Support the Product Safety Officer and Product Safety Committee in executing Copeland's Global Product Safety Policy, ensuring alignment with global safety standards and internal requirements.
• Participate in and help facilitate formal product safety design reviews for new product development and major product changes, ensuring safety risks are identified and mitigated early.
• Conduct and support product safety risk assessments (e.g., hazard analysis, FMEA) to identify, assess, and discuss potential product safety hazards throughout the product lifecycle and across product lines for systems-level sales and software services
• Investigate product safety incidents, including legal claims, lawsuits, field issues, and non-conformances, and lead root cause analyses and drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence and improve product safety performance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on product safety principles, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance and Engineering to help ensure that products include appropriate warnings, instructions (usage, maintenance, and installation) and other safety communications.
• Prepare reports and presentations relating to product safety incidents.
• Review historical information and warranty records to identify and report potential product safety patterns.
• Maintain product safety records and documentation, including risk assessments, investigation records, and Product Safety Committee meeting minutes, and support the development and continuous improvement of product safety policies and procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or an Associate degree with relevant HVACR experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess safety risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• 3-5 years' experience participating in or leading Product Safety Committees or governance structures.
• Deep knowledge of product safety frameworks applicable to HVACR Industry (UL 60335, UL 1995, ASHRAE standards, DOE energy regulations, EMC Directives, CE marking).

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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