Technical Lead - Product Engineering
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.
As a Tech Lead – Product Engineering for our Unitary HVAC platforms, you will drive the development of innovative solutions through New Product Development, VAVE, and technology projects. Collaborating with global teams, you’ll guide concept development, design, and system integration to meet market needs and regulatory standards. You’ll lead project execution, mentor team members, and champion process improvements, leveraging your engineering expertise to deliver high-quality results. Bring your leadership and passion for technical innovation to make a meaningful impact at Trane Technologies.
Thrive at work and at home:
Inclusive Wellbeing Program, with resources to support your and your family’s physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.
Comprehensive learning and development solutions, designed to support our people in connecting and growing, including Higher education/Certification reimbursement.
Sense of belonging & community through our Employee Resource Groups that foster our culture of inclusion.
Volunteerism: 8 hours of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer with non-profit charitable organizations.
The Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund to support employees facing financial challenges due to unforeseen personal hardship.
Where is the work:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week.
What will you do:
In this role you will:
- Lead and deliver technically complex New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE), and New Technology Projects (NTP) & Quality & Reliability projects for Unitary HVAC platforms, with a focus on Airflow and Refrigeration subsystems.
- Collaborate with global project owners, leaders, and cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers—to ensure exceptional project execution adhering to company processes, and project management principles.
- Ensure achievement of project milestones/deliverables within committed Quality (Q), Delivery (D), Project cost (C), and Product cost (C) targets.
- Steer concept development, design calculations and selection of HVAC components and system integration aligned to market needs, regulatory standards (DOE, AHRI, ASHRAE, UL), and sustainability goals.
- Drive creation and release of engineering documentation using PLM/PDM tools including designs, drawings, bill of materials, and specifications.
- Perform DFMEA, develop and execute test plans, lead failure mode analysis, and drive engineering builds/testing.
- Use data analytics and visualization (e.g., Tableau) for project management reporting and decision making.
- Develop supplier qualification plans, support sourcing programs, and drive business continuity initiatives.
- Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering effective teamwork, inclusion, and innovation.
- Contribute to process improvement and publish/present technical papers as needed.
What you will bring:
- Master’s degree in R&AC, Thermal Sciences/related specialization.
- 10+ years hands-on experience in HVAC product/system design and development, including component selection, system integration, concept development, and design in New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE), and New Technology Projects (NTP) & Quality & Reliability projects
- Experience in working with MBSE and MBE environment for project execution workflows is preferred.
- Proven track record of innovation projects, Proof of Concept projects, patent grant and technical publications are preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of thermal engineering, thermodynamic cycles, refrigerants, airflow systems, and related standards (DOE, ASHRAE 90.1, AHRI 340/360, AHRI 1340, ASHRAE 37, UL 60335-2-40).
- Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end NPD projects, VAVE, Q&R, supplier qualification, and sustainability driven initiatives.
- Fluent in DFMEA, test plan development, prototype/engineering builds, root cause analysis, and mitigating technical risks.
- Strong proficiency with project management and PLM/PDM systems.
- Skilled in data analysis and visualization (Tableau or similar) is an advantage.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, fresh air systems, and basic principles of material selection for application requirements.
- Track record of coaching or mentoring teams; leadership and inclusion mindset with a passion for process improvement and innovative problem solving.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to present technical concepts and results clearly and concisely.
Career Break:
We have a Relaunch Program for professionals looking to restart their careers after a break. If you come with a career break of at least 12 months and match the work experience requirements mentioned, you are welcome to apply.
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.