Senior Design Engineer

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.  

Job Summary:

As an Engine and Alternative Technology Senior Engineer, you will provide application and system engineering support for power integration into transport refrigeration units.  In this role you will work with various forms of motive power including engines, generators, fuel cells, and other forms of fuels and energy.  You will be able to exercise your strong technical and communication skills collaborating with worldwide employees, vendors, dealers, and customers.  The position will be based out of our Minneapolis, MN headquarters and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

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 at our Minneapolis, MN location and is considered safety-sensitive.

What you will do:

• Colaborate with designers, lab technicians, vendors, and other team members to execute projects and sustaining activities
• Engineer and evaluate engine systems and their applications—including physical interfaces and sub-systems for fuel/oil, air intake, exhaust/after-treatment, PTO/drivetrain, structural, etc.
• Support and evaluate control system and electrical integration between electrical and mechanical interfaces for engines, fuel cells, generators and Thermo King products
• Utilize predictive modeling and simulation and correlate with empirical testing results for design understanding and optimization.
• Validate durability of designs and root cause of problems through use of DFMEA/DVPR process, data mining, forensics and test analysis.
• Create test plans, analyze data, determine root cause of reliability or quality issues and provide summary reports
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 2 weeks at a time.  Able to attain necessary visa for travel when applicable.  Expected travel time ~ 10%

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience within design, electrical, mechanical, or project engineering, 
• Engine and aftertreatment experience preferred
• Understanding of fuels/oils/coolants
• Understanding or capability of engine or system modeling
• Proficient in designing tests, analyzing, and providing conclusions and/or reports
• Fundamental knowledge of generators and electrical system architecture preferred
• Strong Communication skills

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $110,000-140,000/annually

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.  

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000