Light Unitary Controls Manager

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.  

Trane Technologies is currently seeking a Unit Controls Light Unitary Engineering Manager, who is responsible for the development and direction of an effective engineering team dedicated to supporting Commercial HVAC Light Unitary controls products through all aspects of their expected life cycle, to assure that yearly planned revenue generation is met or exceeded. The core engineering team is comprised of personnel in Clarksville, TN, La Crosse, WI, and Shanghai, China; it provides technical support to Operations, Product Management, Sales and Service across the globe.  This team will oversee existing product lines, ensuring that they remain competitive in their markets or channel by maintaining and improving product performance, reliability and profitability throughout product Life Cycle.  The Engineering Manager owns the growth, profitability, quality/reliability and customer satisfaction in conjunction with Product Management peers. 

The team will have primary responsibility for New Technology activities necessary to meet North American product needs and may have additional responsibility for the New Product Development process. Design and production locations are also responsible for product solutions to meet customer order requirements within cost, quality, and delivery expectations. 

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: 

From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires. 

What you will do: 

• Develop and manage effective New Product Development NPD and sustaining engineering practices to support Light Unitary Controls products. 

• Supervise work for accuracy and assure any design changes do not compromise original product performance or durability. 

• Manage design and delivery to support projects at all complexity levels.  Assure engineering designs are always in compliance with appropriate internal and external standards, regulations, and procedures. 

• Effectively support New Technology Integration (NTI) activities necessary to enhance product performance or extend the product line to meet the needs of the regional business.   Coordinate NTI activities between these sites. 

• Co-ownership over the portfolio strategy to include project long range plan and technology roadmaps. 

• Assure design of equipment allows safe operation and immediately address any real or perceived issues relating to their continued safe usage. 

• Manage departmental, project, and third-party costs within functional budget. 

• Manage key internal and customer quality issues through team members who will actively participate in QRMS/QRB review boards. Prioritize and resolve any product integrity issues with an appropriate sense of urgency. 

• Ensure alignment with all key stakeholders (Equipment Engineering, System Controls, Digital Controls, Service, and Operations) to deploy a comprehensive solution that meets the customer needs. 

• Consistently balance team and business priorities between NPD, NTI, quality/reliability, productivity and Engineered-To-Order. 

• Accountability for annual productivity targets through active engagement with product managers, commodity managers, planners & buyers, and operations to develop and execute a list of active and pipeline projects. 

• Work closely with the Plant Managers to ensure sufficient engineering support for resolution of production interruptions. 

• Support implementation and effective use of the Trane Technologies Business Operating system.  Develop and execute visual management and key performance indicators to proactively manage team dynamics. 

• Partner with Product Managers in support of Product Growth teams – developing product strategy and aligning on execution plans to deliver both revenue and margin enhancement goals. 

• Support product transfers and localizations both into and out of the local manufacturing facility, with regard to engineering documentation and ERP systems needs at the plant level. 

• Manage the active development of personnel to assure constant improvement in departmental skills and capabilities as well as assure a robust succession plan. 

• Both domestic and international travel may be required.   Estimated travel time < 10%. 

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering (or related discipline) and at least 10+ years of experience in a Controls engineering role, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership capacity (e.g. Engineering Manager or Project Manager) is required. 

• Position requires an ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, leading by influence rather than direct authority. 

• Individual must be a self-starter, willing and able to work effectively towards defined objectives with minimal direct day to day supervision. 

• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives.

• Flexibility to work virtually and outside of normal office hours as necessary.

• Excellent verbal, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate at all levels  – Up, down and across the enterprise organization. 

• Results oriented with a strong customer orientation. 

• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long term objectives with daily, tactical level work. 

• Track record for delivering on innovative products or solutions within the fluid handling and/or fluid power space. 

• Demonstrate high personal energy, integrity and ethics. 

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and lead multiple concurrent projects and key initiatives based on the distinct needs of the business. 

• Capable of meeting technical project challenges within specified time frame and cost. This overall task requires careful guidance and direction of various levels of subordinates on both detailed technical issues and overall project coordination and integration. 

• Prior experience with embedded controls and software development, including an understanding of applicable design requirements, codes and standards to meet specific applications. 

• Strong business acumen, including experience with financial reporting and tracking systems. 

• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively across all levels internally and with external organizations (customers). 

• Negotiation and conflict resolutions skills. 

• Experience leading and overseeing the design and support of control systems for Commercial HVAC applications.