Mechanical Engineer

Copeland

Cudahy, WI

Estimated pay: Est. $39–$48/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**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!

**Job Description:**

Join Vilter as a Mechanical Engineer and play a hands-on role in designing and engineering our single screw and reciprocating compressor units. In this position, you'll focus on enhancing product features, reducing costs, and promoting design-for-manufacturability. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll select components and configure systems to meet customer requirements, support manufacturing efficiency, and ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards.

**AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER, YOU WILL:**

• Review component and system designs for refrigeration and gas compression equipment; recommend improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs.

• Ensure designs comply with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes and specifications.

• Lead and coordinate the development of required engineering documentation to meet internal and external requirements for assigned projects.

• Collaborate with Sales to evaluate customer specifications and support integration of quotation tools with product configurators in ERP systems.

• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, UL, CRN, NFPA, AWS) to ensure compliance.

• Review and approve production drawings, providing recommendations to improve design quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.

• Partner with suppliers and external engineering resources to resolve technical and supply challenges.

• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing, sales, customers, and internal teams to resolve issues and answer technical questions.

• Provide technical support for projects and equipment, including customer presentations, training sessions, trade shows, and job-site visits; support troubleshooting and field service activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

• 1–3 years of relevant experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly

• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to positive change

**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 the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

**Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area**

Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.

The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!

Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.

**About Our Location**

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of bu