Custom Application Specialist
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.
We are currently hiring a Custom Application Specialist. This role will interface directly with the outside sales force and their clients in day-to-day activities of order procurement. They will be engaged with the outside sales force and their clients as a product expert to direct and review selections, specifications, and drawings. Providing design specials pricing and drawings, which may involve working directly with both the internal engineering team and external vendors. They will also be responsible for reporting issues and assisting in the improvement of our proprietary selection software. Their expertise and experience will be drawn from and utilized to improve our product value stream from initial customer contact through warranty work.
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 is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite a week) and will be based out of our Forth Smith, AK location.
What you will do:
· Provide application, budget, layout, competitive review, takeoff, selection, and pricing support for field sales organization.
· Design custom air handling units, which includes component engineering selections, air-handling equipment layouts, and specification development.
· Provide technical assistance for users of the Trane Official Product Selection Software (TOPSS), specifically Custom Air Handlers.
· Advise project leaders on competitive advantages/disadvantages necessary in setting the most effective strategy for bids or design work.
· Generate detailed proposals based on product selections and variations to the plan and specs.
· Reviews budgets and price quotations with Sales Enablement Manager prior to sending to the customer.
· Provide complete package of information to the submittal team on new orders.
· Participate in formal hand-off meeting with the submittal team on new orders received.
· Be a technical liaison with field order entry personnel.
· Host/assist Customer factory visits and factory witness testing.
· Other duties as assigned
What you will bring:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred or schedule for completion in 3 months or less.
· 1+ years of experience in design, selection, or review of Commercial HVAC equipment OR 3+ years of experience in the HVAC industry is required
Key Competencies:
· Good understanding of Trane products/systems and excellent understanding of Air Handling Units & Systems.
· Competent in reading plans and specifications; clear and concise technical writing style.
· Desire to continuously seek improvement in existing process.
· Must be tactful, assertive, and an effective and clear decision-maker; ability to deal effectively with customers, sales assistants, and field sales force required.
· Creative and energetic personality willing to assume multi-dimensional role in a fast-paced custom manufacturing business.
· Good personal and end-user computing skills.
· Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-player skills required.
· Excellent written communication skills.
· Ability to make effective promotional and in-depth technical presentations required.
· Must be autonomous (self-starter), have good problem-solving skills, and be able to manage time and priorities.
· Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, and Trane Select Assist.
· Experienced in the use of AutoCAD and BIM generation is preferred.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $60,000-80,000
Disclaimer: 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.