Electrical 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 dynamic team at Thermo King as an Electrical Engineer and revolutionize the future of HVAC technology!

In this role, you will utilize your expertise in power electronics to develop state-of-the-art electronics, including power conversion hardware, software, and chassis integration solutions. You will collaborate directly with our customers, as well as with field and product development teams, to ensure the delivery of the highest quality and most reliable temperature control solutions. As a Controls and Power Electronics Engineer, you will lead the design of components and systems with a focus on reliability, durability, and performance. This includes defining interface requirements, partnering with implementation teams, and overseeing verification activities. You will be responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects, including the delivery of major global New Product Development programs that meet specific performance, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

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 per week) based out of Minneapolis, MN.

What you will do: 

• Use your knowledge of Model based and embedded code to design and implement software solutions for current and future Thermo King bus controllers.
• Support multiple power electronic module topologies, and develop DCDC converters, AC-DC-AC power conversion units, and other power electronics devices.
• Support application of 3rd party power converters on Trane’s HVAC platforms including authoring qualification test plans, DFMEA analysis, tuning parameters for optimal pairing with motors etc.
• Translate end-product duty cycles into detailed requirements for power electronics devices, and use these to model solutions for thermal management, EMC/EMI compliance, and algorithms for motor control.
• Use your subject matter expertise to design-in reliability, durability, performance, and safety. Conduct tradeoff analyses of requirements, costs, and schedules.
• Manage your own project by developing project plans, creating clear prioritization. Develop clear technical requirements in collaboration with product development teams and suppliers, and present materials in formal and informal reviews

What you will bring:

• B.S. or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, and at least 4 years of experience.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics, Controls or Machines is preferred. Relevant experience also considered
• Key Competencies:
• Knowledge of multiple power electronic module topologies: DC to DC, Inverters, Power Conversion Units (AC-DC-AC), etc.
• Embedded controller firmware understanding and the ability to specify and integrate different modules into a functioning system
• Systems communications. CAN J1939 preferred, experience working with message databases and analysis tools.
• Application understanding in on-highway and/or off-highway industries desired but not required.
• Strong proficiency with verbal and written communication skills, analytical problem solving, and creativity

Compensation:  

Annual Base Salary: $90,000 – 115,000

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).

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.