Principal Engineer – Refrigeration Technologies
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.
Thermo King has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer – Refrigeration Technologies! In this role, you will have the chance to contribute to the creation of groundbreaking refrigeration systems, components, and associated technologies for our renowned transport refrigeration products. We highly value unique perspectives and contributions and we actively encourage your involvement in shaping the future of our products. Your expertise in product and technology development will play a pivotal role in the development of our cutting-edge products.
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:
- Lead and contribute to projects to develop advanced transport refrigeration systems and component technologies
- Collaborate in the modeling of refrigeration systems and components – evaluate system performance for various architectures and refrigerants
- Advance modeling capabilities for compressors and systems to improve performance predictions
- Act as a subject matter expert in refrigeration systems and next generation refrigerants – leading, advising and participating on system technology and product development programs
- Research and apply advanced technologies to drive step-changes in product performance, customer value, and sustainability
- Drive the development and test of technologies for compressors, refrigerants, and systems.
- Formulate approaches that balance system performance, safety, and cost, while navigating the landscape of regulations, codes & standards
- Collaborate with compressor suppliers and internal product teams to develop compression solutions for new products
- Interface with external organizations to keep abreast of industry trends, codes and standards, and collaborate in research – acting as ambassador for the company
- Effectively connect solutions and technologies to market needs and business strategies
- Distill complex technical data into meaningful conclusions actionable insights
- Prepare complete schedules and presentations/reports for assigned projects
- Ability to travel both domestically and abroad. Potential travel up to 10%
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering
- Experience in HVAC/R
Compensation:
Annual base compensation: $130,400 – 189,500
Additional Compensation: Total compensation for this role also will include an incentive plan.
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). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee’s growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.
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.
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