Product 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.

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.

·       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 a Refrigeration Systems Engineer, you are responsible for all aspects of equipment design and component integration for Trane Commercial Scroll & Screw Heat Pumps and Chiller products.  This includes new product development, creating system and subsystem product designs, performing product validation testing, and driving quality and reliability issues to root cause.  This role interacts with other functional resource groups to support product design and integration, such as Compressor Engineering, Thermal Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing, etc.  To be successful, this individual will need to collaborate closely with teams located in La Crosse, WI and Pueblo, CO along with supporting organizations located in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India.  This Hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week while promoting in-person collaboration 3 days per week in the Trane Chiller Manufacturing facility in Pueblo, CO.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Develop products that provide innovative solutions to existing chiller applications and expand product offerings that solve the future of heating application needs.
• Help conduct new technology and new product development projects to improve the function, reliability, or cost of products and components.
• Help develop and improve tools and processes used for the design and integration of new components within our Commercial HVAC product lines for both heating and cooling.
• Perform and document engineering analysis required to design, verify performance, and reliability of HVAC components and products.
• Plan and direct laboratory tests to support product design, verification, and work with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.
• Support or lead ad hoc teams of engineers and others through short duration projects.
• Work effectively across functional lines (development, production, design, marketing, suppliers).
• Some overnight travel will be required; approximately 5-10%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of engineering work experience is required.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Professional Engineer certification is a plus.

Key Competencies: 

• Fundamental knowledge of HVAC technologies and components.
• Experience with product design, bill of materials, engineering specifications, and product manufacturing.
• Have a quality and customer service orientation towards engineering design.
• Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
• Resilient team player with the dual ability to work as a team player or a team leader.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally.
• Be a self-starter with a high energy level and a high commitment to career development.
• Ability to make progress by producing deliverables and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment.

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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