Senior Engineer - Product Engineering
At Trane Technologies™ 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. 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 a better future? If yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Trane is excited to announce an opportunity for a talented professional to join our team as a Senior Product Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will lead product design and development across Value Engineering, Quality & Reliability, and New Product Development projects. You will collaborate closely with system integration and cross‑functional teams to create industry‑relevant solutions that meet global customer requirements, while ensuring delivery to Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC) targets.
Thrive at work and at home
• Inclusive Wellbeing Program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being
• Learning and development opportunities, including higher‑education and certification reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups fostering belonging and inclusion
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually
• Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund for employees facing hardship
Where is the work
Onsite: This position follows an onsite work schedule, with work performed onsite 4 days each week.
What will you do
In this role, you will:
• Lead mechanical engineering projects requiring strong competency in Strength of Materials, structural design, and hand calculations
• Facilitate product development activities including concept generation, design & development, planning, prototyping, pilot builds, design reviews, DVT, product validation, and launch
• Support Advanced Engineering with input for FEA and CFD modeling and interpret CAE reports
• Capture product requirements and work closely with global SMEs to deliver projects aligned with the Trane Technologies Product Development Process
• Lead structured problem‑solving efforts to resolve complex technical issues
• Work independently with minimal supervision from a Team Lead/Manager
• Drive VAVE projects end‑to‑end — from scoping through closure — including should‑costing, product teardowns, and idea‑generation sessions
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of engineering changes
What you will bring
• BE or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of industry experience
• Proven track record of leading VAVE projects with significant cost‑reduction results
• VAVE certification (SAVE/INVEST) preferred
• Hands‑on experience designing structural/ load‑bearing components
• Strong understanding of component design & manufacturing for plastics and sheet‑metal parts
• Experience with Pro‑E modules (Part, Sheet Metal, Assembly—top‑down/bottom‑up, Drawings) preferred
• Basic understanding of materials science and electrical systems
• Demonstrated ability to identify root‑cause and implement effective corrective actions
• Innovative mindset and ability to propose new methods and approaches
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate effectively
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and results clearly
• Experience managing less‑complex projects from initiation through closure
Why you should join us
You will thrive in a collaborative yet challenging environment that directly drives business value by developing products and solutions that help transform buildings into strategic assets tailored to customer needs. We encourage creative thinking, innovation, and direct interaction with stakeholders to exceed expectations in usability, performance, and customer value.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to support both your professional and personal well‑being. Our winning culture is inclusive, respectful, and rooted in our shared passion for serving customers, caring for each other, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to a diverse workforce reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.