**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! If you are a embedded firmware engineer, looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Xi'an, you will responsible for the lead embedded firmware projects for thermostats, HVAC controls, and cold chain control products. Collaborates closely with global R&D teams across the United States, India, Europe, and China to drive new product development, sustain existing platforms, and contribute to technology innovation. Ensures technical solutions meet quality, performance, and schedule expectations. AS LEAD FIRMWARE ENGINEER ,YOU WILL: + Lead firmware development efforts as Project In-Charge. + Design and develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based thermostat and HVAC electronics systems using C and follow team coding standards and development processes. + Actively contribute to product development projects from concept through production, including system analysis, technical risk evaluation, and implementation of design solutions. + Analyze complex technical challenges and data, providing in-depth evaluation of variable factors to support robust engineering decisions. + Create, review, and maintain firmware architecture, product requirements, and design specifications in collaboration with cross-functional and global teams. + Conduct and participate in code reviews and design reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and performance of firmware. + Support root cause analysis and issue resolution related to field returns, design defects, and product maintenance. + Document and share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned to promote continuous learning and team growth. + Coordinate closely with global project teams across different time zones to align firmware deliverables with broader project milestones. + Apply structured development methodologies including version control, issue tracking, and configuration management tools. + Follow Agile development process, participating in sprint planning, task estimation, and get user story done in time. + Contribute to continuous improvement of firmware development processes and tools. + Stay current with industry trends in embedded firmware, including RTOS, wireless communication, etc. + recommend design modifications. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: + Bachelor or above in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. + 5+ years’ experience in embedded firmware development including C programming and troubleshooting. + Essential people & project management skills. + Ability to identify technical risks that impact project delivery, and skilled in developing and executing robust mitigation plans. + Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks with limited resource. + Strong capabilities in feature analysis and effort estimation, consistently seeking to optimize development efforts for efficient delivery. + Solid experience with embedded RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) or Linux. + Solid understanding of microcontrollers, especially ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A and Risc-V. + Experience reading schematics and component datasheets, debugging hardware-firmware integration issues with oscilloscopes or logic analyzers. + Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and configuration management platforms. + Good English skills in oral, writing and reading is a plus. + Demonstrated passion for innovation and problem-solving with a proactive and flexible mindset. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: + Experience with wireless communication technologies (e.g., BLE, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G) is a plus. + Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus 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 employe resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. **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. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), 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. **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. 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.