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Senior Electrical Engineer, VFD Applications

Trane Technologies
La Crosse, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

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.

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.
  • 401(k) 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!

This Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Application Technical Lead is responsible for integrating variable speed drives into Trane Commercial Systems' HVAC equipment and providing technical direction to Power Electronics Applications Team. This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 days / week on-site) in Engineering & Technology Center located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added) :

  • Responsible for all application aspects for power electronic devices for Trane Commercial Product manufactured in North America, including new Product Development, Lifecycle Maintenance.
  • Device selection recommendations and sizing, defining device application specification, component level qualification of devices, system level qualification of devices, tuning of drive / motor pairings, and parameter settings.
  • Coach, mentor, On-board and teach power electronics application team members.
  • Develop standard work, standard processes, best practices.
  • Serve as an SME to address complex issues in the field and factories.
  • Serve as an independent reviewer for project design reviews and technical reviews.
  • Qualify VFDs for use in Trane Commercial HVAC products.
  • Apply variable speed drives to HVAC equipment, especially compressors and fans.
  • Interface unit level controls and safety features to the drive.
  • Optimize VFD cooling for product specific needs.
  • Analyze motor-drive compatibility and tune the electrical system for optimal performance.
  • Write specifications for electrical components in the motor-drive system.
  • Conduct qualification testing of the motor-drive system.
  • Provide lifecycle support of the product, including field and factory problem resolution.
  • Overnight travel is required, approximately 5-10%.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7-years of variable frequency drive applications experience is required.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
  • Key Skills or Competencies :

  • Working knowledge of power electronics or variable speed drive applications.
  • Work as part of multi-functional development team to meet overall program goals.
  • Must be an effective team player with the ability to work with cross-functional or global groups.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Annual Compensation Range is $78,000 to $143,000 annually. Disclaimer : This salary range is based on US national averages. Actual pay could be a result of seniority / experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual 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.

    Salary : $78,000 - $143,000

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