Electrical Engineer I

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.

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!  

Job Summary:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for all application aspects for power electronic devices: NPD, RTS, VAVE and Quality.  This role is responsible for integrating variable speed drives into Trane Commercial HVAC equipment.  Some of the additional responsibilities include device selection recommendations, define device application specification, component level qualification of devices, system level qualification of devices, tuning of drive/motor pairings, parameter settings and troubleshooting factory and field issues.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Qualify VFDs for use in Trane products.
• Apply variable speed drives to HVAC equipment, especially compressors and fans.
• Interface unit level controls and safety features to the drive.
• Optimize VFD cooling for product specific needs.
• Analyze motor-drive compatibility and tune the electrical system for optimal performance.
• Write specifications for electrical components in the motor-drive system.
• Conduct qualification testing of the motor-drive system.
• Provide lifecycle support of the product, including field and factory problem resolution.
• Work as part of multi-functional development team to meet overall program goals.
• Some overnight travel required, approximately 5-10%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Key Skills or Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits.
• Must be an effective team player with the ability to work with cross-functional or global groups.
• Aptitude to quickly learn.
• HVAC equipment /system knowledge a plus.
• Basic knowledge of motor-drive compatibility & interactions is a plus.
• Systems integration / engineering knowledge a plus.

Annual Compensation Range is $60,000 to $105,000.  Disclaimer:  This salary range is based on US national averages.  Actual pay could be a result of seniority/experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual 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.