Accelerate Early Career Program in Engineering

Accelerate: Early Career Development Program in Engineering

June 2027 Start Date

Job Description

Launch Your Career. Engineer the Future.

Are you ready to apply your engineering expertise to solve real-world challenges that impact industries, communities, and the environment? Accelerate, Copeland's Early Career Rotational Development Program, is designed to give emerging engineers hands-on experience, leadership exposure, and accelerated career growth.

As an Accelerate Engineering participant, you'll rotate through multiple engineering assignments, working alongside experts who are shaping the future of sustainable climate solutions. Through challenging projects, mentorship, and intentional development, you'll build the technical and leadership capabilities needed to launch a successful career at Copeland.

What's in it for You?

Diverse Engineering Experiences

Complete multiple rotations across engineering functions and business units. Gain experience in areas such as: 

• Product Engineering
• Design Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)
• Project Engineering
• Test & Validation Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Research & Development

Real-World Impact

Contribute to meaningful projects from day one.

Design, develop, improve, and optimize products, systems, and manufacturing processes.

Participate in a capstone project that addresses a real business challenge and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Mentorship, Networking & Development

Partner with experienced mentors and leaders invested in your success.

Build relationships across multiple functions and locations.

Participate in structured learning, development, and networking opportunities.

Career Growth

Develop technical depth and business acumen.

Gain broad exposure to our products, customers, and operations while building a strong foundation. 

Global Exposure

Collaborate across regional and global teams.

Potential opportunities to support global projects and initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

Upcoming or recent graduates pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: 

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology

Systems Engineering

Other related engineering disciplines

Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred. Previous internship, co-op, project, research, or leadership experience. Demonstrated problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Willingness to relocate every 6-months for rotational assignments.

Ability to commit to the two-year rotational program.

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.