Trane Technologies

Lead Thermal Systems Engineer

Trane Technologies$123K — $173K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; 10+ years in HVAC or heat exchanger experience.
  • Professional Engineer or Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of vapor compression HVAC technologies using various refrigerants.
  • Expertise in fluid flow design for evaporators and condensers.
  • Proficiency in computer simulation tools applied to HVAC design.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor engineers in HVAC design and analysis.
  • Lead projects for new product and technology development.
  • Own design processes and tools for heat exchange components.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in heat exchangers.
  • Drive improvements in modeling processes for performance and reliability.
  • Organize lab tests and analysis to support design verification.
  • Lead cross-functional teams on short-duration projects.

Benefits

  • Benefits begin on DAY ONE, including health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance available.
  • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% contribution.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Educational programs and tuition assistance offered.
Full Job Description
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

As a Lead Thermal Systems Engineer, you will work as part of our Thermal Systems team and will be responsible for concept development, design and design verification of heat exchanger and fluid flow components for application to global refrigeration products. Typical components are round tube plate fin (RTPF) and micro-channel (MCHE) coils, brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE) and shell & tube refrigerant evaporators as well as condensers for commercial HVAC products. Your ability to be creative or innovative and use design tools and apply them to the development and implementation of new heat transfer components will be crucial to enable efficiency increases and greenhouse gas emission reductions for our products. Additionally, you will help mentor other engineers in heat exchanger design and develop to enhance our product offerings.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

  • Mentor other thermal systems and product systems engineers in HVAC design and analysis.
  • Lead new technology, productivity and new product development projects to design new products or components and improve the function, reliability or cost of existing products and components.
  • Own process and tool development to support design and integration of new heat exchange components within our Commercial HVAC product lines.
  • Be a subject matter expert for heat exchangers and participate in technical design reviews outside of your project assignments.
  • Drive modeling process improvements for performance and reliability to improve accuracy and speed to enable reduced testing requirements.
  • Organize laboratory tests and data analysis to support product design and verification and work with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.
  • Lead ad hoc teams of engineers and others through short duration projects to support product and technology roadmaps for heat exchangers.
  • Work effectively across functional lines (development, production, design, marketing, suppliers).
  • Some overnight travel is required, including internationally (approximately 10%).

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of HVAC or heat exchanger work experience is required.
  • Professional Engineer or Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus.

Essential Skills or Knowledge:
  • Fundamental knowledge of vapor compression HVAC technologies and components using various high, medium, and low-pressure HCFC, HFC and HFO refrigerants.
  • Knowledge of single and two-phase fluid flow as it relates to design of air to refrigerant or water to refrigerant evaporators and condensers and ability to develop physical based models of their performance.
  • Knowledge of the design, performance prediction and cost analysis process for air to refrigerant or water to refrigerant heat exchangers applied to the process of refrigerant evaporation and condensation.
  • Good understanding of the application of computer simulation tools and theory to HVAC system design.
  • Have a quality and customer service orientation towards engineering design.
  • Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
  • Resilient team player with the dual ability to work as a team player or a team leader.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally.
  • Be a self-starter with a high energy level and a high commitment to career.
  • Ability to make progress by producing deliverables and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment.


Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$123,721.66 - $173,004.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.


Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Our innovative solutions have helped make buildings and homes comfortable, while more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. We also provide transport temperature control solutions that are used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Trane Technologies is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the tenth consecutive year.
Learn more about Trane Technologies
Size
37,000 employees
Market Cap
$39 billion
Industry
Net Income
$854.8 million
5 Year Trend
+0.9%
Revenue
$12.4 billion
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