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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Heating, ventilating and cooling commercial buildings consumes a large portion of the world’s energy today and, as the world economy grows, it will make an ever-increasing impact on the environment, human health and safety and the global economy. At Trane, we strive to produce the very best HVAC systems to help building owners provide optimum human comfort and safety while using less energy. In so doing, we partner with our customers to build a sustainable future! As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Trane, you will be responsible for designing the equipment and systems that support these goals. You will lead engineering teams, develop concepts for new & improved commercial HVAC products and solve complex technical problems, leading to production of sustainable new 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 has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week in Lacrosse, WI

Role Description: HVAC Compressor Product Engineer - Design & Implementation Team Lead

 

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HVAC Compressor Product Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role will primarily serve as a design and implementation team leader, focusing on the development and implementation of compressors. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical design and project management abilities and will play a crucial role in New Product Development (NPD) and Engineered-to-Order (ETO) projects for the North American market. This position requires close collaboration with the Compressor Network of Excellence and the North American Compressor Applications Team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

1.        Design Leadership:

o    Lead the design and implementation team in the development of innovative and efficient HVAC compressors.

o    Oversee the design and implementation process from concept to production, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

o    Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

 

2.        Mechanical Design:

o    Utilize strong mechanical design skills to manage detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and models for HVAC compressors.

o    Implement design improvements based on feedback, testing results, and field performance data.

 

3.        New Product Development (NPD) and Engineered-to-Order (ETO):

o    Drive NPD design implementation initiatives, developing new compressor products that meet market demands and customer requirements.

o    Manage ETO implementation projects, customizing compressor designs to meet specific customer needs and applications.

o    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure successful product launches.

 

4.        Collaboration and Communication:

o    Work closely with the Compressor Network of Excellence to leverage global expertise and best practices in compressor design and development.

o    Interface with the North American Compressor Applications Team to understand market trends, customer requirements, and application-specific challenges.

o    Communicate project status, technical issues, and design changes effectively to stakeholders and management.

 

5.        Continuous Improvement:

o    Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to HVAC compressors.

o    Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and performance enhancements in compressor design and manufacturing.

o    Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and efficiency.

 

 

What you will do:

Develop product designs to meet performance, regulatory, quality and cost requirements.Review and understand the technical feasibility of product and internal requirements.Understand and apply applicable regulatory codes such as UL.Participate in product improvement activities to identify opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost. Lead projects to implement subsequent product design changes.Design and select robust and cost-effective components and develop engineering specifications.Complete system integration tasks including engineering design, engineering specifications, support creation of layouts and design reviews.Provide leadership to engineering teams including engineers, designers, lab techniciansDevelop laboratory test plans and analyze test data to ensure product performance and quality.Manage project schedules and teams for assigned projects.Perform process improvement projects to improve team productivity.

 

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in an Engineering discipline5+ years experience leading technical aspects of product design projects, validation testing, and root cause analysisDeliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements

 

Compensation:

Enter salary/hourly rate here $ 80,000-120,000

Base Pay Range: Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

 

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.