Compressor Design Engineer

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

The Compressor Design Engineer is a key member of the Advanced Technologies Applied Compression team, which works across the business to understand and develop compression technology to meet our customers’ needs. In this role, you will solve technology needs through mechanical design, analysis, testing, qualification and manufacturing integration of scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors used in HVAC and refrigeration applications.

Thrive at work and at home: 

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance, parental leave, fertility benefits and adoption assistance. 
• Significant opportunities for you in our wellness program such as fitness reimbursement, HSA contributions and back-up care for aging parents and children. 
• 6% 401K match, additional 2% core contribution = 8% overall match
• Vacation, plus site paid holidays and volunteer days.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition advancement, tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance programs.
• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week.

What you will do:

• Mechanical design of scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors from concept selection to detailed drawing, including design of pressure vessels, castings, bearings, lubrication systems, and seals. Specify, select, and apply motors in compressor applications. Perform stress and deflection analysis, rotor dynamics, and vibration analysis.
• Facilitate design reviews, conduct design FMEAs, develop and execute virtual engineering and physical testing validation plans. Use virtual development tools to predict performance and optimize compressor design
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the business to provide compressor selection recommendations and refine design to meet application needs. Maintain awareness of new technology through supplier relationships, participation in technical societies, academic research projects, and conferences
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including technical reports, lab test results, drawings, models, and specifications.
• Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and operations.  Assure compatibility between design and process capabilities.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Mechanical design and engineering skills, with practical hands-on hardware experience.
• Ability to select proper modeling and simulation tools, understand outputs, and integrate information to make informed engineering choices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate up, down, and across the organization.
• Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) fundamentals is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, project management and problem-solving skills.

Compensation: 

Base Salary: $71,000 - $93,000

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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