Manufacturing Test Engineer

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.

Join us!  We have a new opportunity in our Grand Rapids, MI location! The Tester System Engineer is responsible for ongoing support of Testers in the Grand Rapids Plants. Including the following activities.

• Maintaining ongoing communication with Plants to ensure that tester issues are being identified, prioritized and resolved by coordination and with System, Software, IT and Plant Tester Engineers.
• Taking the Technical and System Engineering Lead role for resolving Universal Tester related issues and liaising with key cross functional roles.  Updating tester Requirements, Design, Validation and Verification Documentation as part of the resolution process.
• Leading Teams to implement upgrades and improvements of existing testers.  Communicating with Plant and Product Development Team members to ensure tester requirements are properly identified and met.
• Taking Technical and System Engineering responsibility for the development of tester improvements and upgrades, developing Design Documentation including system diagrams, schematics, test sequences, validation and verification plans.
• Utilizing Universal Tester Team Processes to design and develop improvements to existing tester ensuring that delivery is on time, on cost and meeting customer requirements.
• Identification and implementation of improvement opportunities in support of Plant Customers, including Process and Technical Improvements
• Developing knowledge of key HVAC systems and components that will need to be tested including Trane Controls, electro-mechanical power components, electrical wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors, overloads, variable frequency drives, solid state starters, wye-delta starters, compressors, evaporators, condensers, indoor fans,
• outdoor fans, gas heat, electric heat along with proprietary components.
• This candidate must have the technical expertise to develop and lead tester design projects, supervise product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality and reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards, and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering practices. Success in this role will be achieved by developing strong working relationships with the plant personnel and internal engineering organizations.

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 On-Site. The Company has designated this role as Safety Sensitive.

What you will do:

• First Point of Contact for any Universal Tester Related Issues with the Test Technicians in the Grand Rapids Plants
• Resolution of any Universal Tester Related Issues with current testers.
• Escalation of Issue to Team Leadership
• Identification of Plant Issues to System and Software Engineers, driving and supporting resolution.
• Recommendations and improvements to Tester related Processes
• Supporting Test Technicians for Product Changes
• Training of New Test Technicians
• Leading Upgrades and Improvements of existing Universal Testers
• Co-coordinating with Test Technicians on schematics, system diagrams and test sequence changes as appropriate.
• In support of the Plants schedules, this role may require additional hours beyond 40 hours as well as support outside of normal working hours.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline required.
• Strong interest in HVAC applications and operating conditions for refrigeration equipment.
• Strong interest in Manufacturing Plant Systems and Processes in support of Universal Testers.
• Competency in Microsoft products including, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint required.
• Competency in Test Systems and SCADA applications
• Ability to lead a team or work as a member of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be tenacious with quality and customer service orientation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma trained or certified a plus but is not required.
• Knowledge of the appropriate product safety and design standards; including but not limited to UL/CSA 1995, UL508, UL508A, National Electric Code, ANSI Z21.47, ASHRAE 90.1, etc.
• Basic experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus but is not required.

Compensation:

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.