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Job Summary: 

We are looking for a Unit Controls Engineer to join our Trane team in La Crosse on the beautiful Mississippi River!  This team is creating next generation industry-leading Trane HVAC equipment controls.  Our customers know Trane’s reputation to deliver energy efficient and reliable solutions to minimize operating costs while reducing environmental impact to the world.  We have great experience in our domain, and we want you to bring your views, opinions, and perspectives to our team.  You will learn things about our business that you might not have even thought about.  We have strong technical leadership, we want you to bring your expertise and perspective, and your desire to learn.  We exist for our customers, and through our relationships with our customers, we intend to change the world!

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 is located in La Crosse, WI and has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed on-site 3 days each week.

What you will do:

Support the Applied Compression Technologies team in New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects, aiming for potential release in New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.Work with engineering to understand product requirementsAdvance model driven development methodsDevelop and document control strategies and algorithms to meet or exceed product requirementsLead dynamic controls testing: test planning, lab support, data analysisDevelop and execute hardware in loop testing (real time data analysis)Able to travel overnight; less than 5% of the time.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical discipline) and at least 3-years of control theory work experience is required.Master’s Degree is preferred, but not required.Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering)

Preferred Skills or Knowledge:

Advanced control knowledge preferred (modern control theory, model predictive control, non-linear control, adaptive control)Software and system modeling expertise required (Matlab/Simulink, Modelica, Object Oriented Programming Language and Scripting (Python)Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamicsUnderstanding of compressor operation in the vapor compression cycleProgramming skills with the ability to learn new programming languagesExperience with product development processes preferredExperience with HVAC Systems and Components preferredKnowledge of data analysisLaboratory experience

Compensation:

Annual Salary Range:  $75,000 - $125,000.  Disclaimer:  This pay range is based on US national averages.  Actual pay is a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

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.