Control Algorithms Engineer

At Trane TechnologiesTM  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.  

Join our Thermo King Electrical Systems & Components Engineering team as a Control Algorithms Engineer supporting transport refrigeration system development! As a Control Algorithms Engineer, you will be contributing to global projects developing control algorithms for transport refrigeration units. A successful candidate will have a knowledge of control theory and an interest in learning how interactions with hardware, software, validation test, and systems engineering teams contribute to a successful product.

Thrive at work and at home:  

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    
• 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 in Minneapolis, MN.

What you will do:   

• Work with senior engineers to implement algorithms that meet the specifications derived from customer requirements and resolve field reported defects.
• Develop controller models for system-level control algorithms and logic that provide superior performance, enhance reliability, and provide predictive fault diagnostics.
• Develop unit and integration test plans for algorithms to ensure designs meet the requirements without introducing defects
• Work with software development teams to integrate model-generated software into application software.
• Adhere to model development standards and processes.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in control systems and apply relevant knowledge to ongoing projects.
• Learn about physical products produced at Thermo King and apply domain knowledge to algorithm development.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to effectively plan development activities that deliver continuous customer value
• Flag dependencies on other development teams at standups for resolution
• Effectively identify and communicate risk to project lead for resolution
• Understand backlog priorities to ensure development tasks are given the right priority to deliver value

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 1-3 years’ experience in controls, electronics, systems, or software engineering experience will be considered. Master’s Degree in Control Theory is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of model-based design processes and modeling & simulation of complex systems is required.
• Proficiency with Simulink and Stateflow is required.
• Understanding of control system design. Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering).
• Advanced control knowledge is a plus (modern control theory, model predictive control, non-linear control, adaptive control, fuzzy logic).
• Understanding of optimization techniques is a plus.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps or other git hosting platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge in refrigeration, vapor compression, or thermodynamics/fluid dynamics is a plus.
• Knowledge in compressors, engines, or power electronics is a plus.

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $67,000 – 105,000

This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

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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