• Senior Unitary Systems Technology Engineer

    Trane TechnologiesLa Crosse, WI 54602

    Job #2672103260

  • 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.

    We are currently hiring a Senior Unitary Systems Technology Engineer who will join our Applied Compression Network of Excellence (NoE). At Trane Technologies, our Networks of Excellence are teams that develop advanced capabilities and technologies by leading research and development programs, leveraging internal competencies, managing external partnerships.

    The Technology & System Evaluation Group will develop and maintain compression technology strategic roadmaps and support the Strategic Business Unit's (SBU's) system engineering teams in deploying cutting edge technology. The ideal candidate will have high technical expertise in vapor compression system theory/technology and possess the ability to provide guidance on system integration through modelling and physical testing. This activity will include key partnerships with internal and external cross-functional groups. This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite a week) and will be based out of our Minneapolis, MN or La Crosse, WI or Clarksville, TN office location.

    Responsibilities:

    • Identify, propose and validate new technologies across Unitary platforms.

    • Explore new non-vapor compression cooling/heating technologies and their applicability to Trane Technologies Unitary products.

    • Conduct analysis to evaluate and screen technology candidates for further development.

    • Develop technology roadmaps in collaboration with Unitary Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

    • Develop application guidelines for new technology implementation into Unitary SBU's systems.

    • Work closely with Unitary SBUs Engineering & Technology Teams to assure the right strategies are executed (i.e. developing and leveraging partnerships, homegrown technologies, etc.) and the right tools/processes are used for products to meet customer expectations and other technical requirements.

    • Leadership experience to leverage external partners including but not limited to universities, government research entities, other companies, and consortia, etc.

    • Build capability in the system integration of compression systems and transfer capability to SBU's.

    • Build and maintain key relationships with academia and industry partners.

    Qualifications:

    • 7+ years' experience in global companies where advanced technologies have been successfully deployed supporting new product development. HVACR industry and unitary product experience is preferred.

    • Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

    • Strong understanding and application of modelling and simulation of Unitary systems containing compression devices and related systems.

    • Experience in selecting Unitary system components, compression system validation testing and verification of product requirements.

    • Solid understanding of the vapor compression cycles and component performance characteristics across compression platforms.

    • Demonstrated competency in optimization of compressors and their systems.

    • Ability to formulate a problem, efficiently execute an analysis and clearly summarize conclusions and recommendations.

    • Strong skills in writing reports and communicating to senior leadership through a presentation format.

    • Ability to interact and communicate with others in a collegial manner.

    • This position requires occasional global travel.

    What's in it for you:

    • Benefits kick in day one!

    • 6% 401K match, additional 2% core contribution = 8% overall match

    • 3 weeks of vacation, plus site paid holidays

    • Benefits*: Trane-Technologies-Benefits-Offered.pdf (~~~)

    Base Pay Range: $114,000 to $144,000.

    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.

    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.

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