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.
Job Summary:
This Test Engineer will join a new R&D lab in Davidson, NC and support the development of Trane Technologies HVAC products. This engineer is responsible for many functions of laboratory engineering: managing and modifying test facilities including standard test development, test planning, process controls, instrumentation, and programming PLC controls. A successful candidate values safety and diversity and enjoys technical leadership, project management, hands-on laboratory work, and problem-solving as part of a team.
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 onsite.
Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
- Manage testing for heat pump development and validation in collaboration with product development teams
- Own test facilities’ capability and ensure equipment has the necessary capabilities and reliability to produce quality data
- Support the design and build of new facilities and experimental setups
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors
- Develop standard test procedures to drive test efficiency and lab throughput
- Develop expertise on data acquisition systems
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards
- Maintain facility documentation
- Support continuous improvement activities such as 5S and implementing Lean principles
- Up to 20% overnight travel required during the first year for training. Less than 10% travel subsequent.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences and 3-5 years of relevant experience OR a master's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience is required.
Key Competencies:
- Experience in with thermal systems and product testing
- Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication to interface effectively across functions
- Creative problem solver
- Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
- Must be safety-minded and adhere to PPE requirements, as required
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.
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).
*Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.