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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!

Job Description:

As an **Associate Product Manager – HVAC Electronics** , you will guide a team that is responsible for increasing the profitability of existing products as well as developing innovative new products for the organization. You possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, big-picture strategic thinking, and the ability to make day to day tactical decisions as well. You will spend time researching the existing market, finding new markets for your product line, understanding customer needs and problems, and creating products that address them. Needless to say, you must be a great communicator because you will work across departments - Engineering, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing. In short, you will be the evangelist for your product line, helping the team go build products that customers love.

As An Associate Product Manager, You Will:

+ Proactively manage new product development deliverables in harmony with established NPD procedures including customer and third party coordination

+ Analyze competitive products, product line strategies, strengths, and weaknesses

+ Analyze and synthesize market dynamics, legislation, competitive assessments, segmentation analysis, and end user needs with product application expertise to generate a stream of new product development ideas

+ Evaluate new product idea potential and practicality with respect to market opportunities and their effect on present products, and exploit economically attractive opportunities

+ Develop the business case and financial justification for product line initiatives

+ Manage all aspects of the product life cycle, including SKU management, product line sales and profitability, cost reduction opportunities, quality/reliability improvements, competitive pricing/positioning, forecasting, and end-of-life planning. Assess product line performance and implement appropriate actions

+ Keep abreast and knowledgeable of delivery performance, capacity utilization, engineering product changes and customer quality acceptance

+ Serve as liaison to appropriate industry associations providing market, product, and application expertise. Assist with internal market research, and create training and promotional materials

+ Interact and work cooperatively with all levels of internal staff

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

+ BS in Engineering or other relevant majors, or the equivalent in practical experience.

+ Foundational experience in market analysis, product research, and competitive mapping, with an interest in applying marketing insights to support product strategy in technical manufacturing environments.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver clear, engaging presentations tailored to diverse audiences.

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

+ Master degree with technical background

+ Minimum of 2-5 years product management related work experience

+ Working knowledge of the markets, products, customers, and competitors in the HVAC industry, preferably as it relates to electronic controls

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.

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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.