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 seeking an Engineering Project Leader - Compressors to guide a cross-functional engineering team through the entire design cycle – from requirements definition to laboratory testing and analysis. Your goal will be to achieve optimum performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost, while maintaining project schedule. You will be a part of our Applied Compression Network of Excellence (NoE), working within our Advanced Technology organization, where we develop advanced concepts and products in the HVAC and Refrigeration sectors. As part of our Project Engineering team, you will lead the development of new Trane and Thermo King Centrifugal, Screw and Scroll Compressors through the design process. This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite a week) and will be based out of either our La Crosse, WI or Davidson, NC office location in the same facility as our Research & Development Laboratories.

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. 

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, sourcing, and manufacturing personnel with enthusiasm and energy. Prioritize team activities to meet project deliverables. Adaptability: React to changes in plans to maintain team momentum. Direct the team to high-priority deliverables and communicate changes to stakeholders as necessary. Project Management: Plan and manage the compressor design from product requirements to engineering design release using Trane Technologies' formal stage gate process. Collaboration: Work closely with system-level engineering, controls, heat exchanger, product, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure seamless compressor integration into the application. Stakeholder Communication: Manage communications with peers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders. Prototype Coordination: Coordinate purchasing, machining, inspection, build, and test of prototype compressors for laboratory validation. Production Support: Transfer the design to the production implementation team and provide support as needed. Mentorship: Mentor early- and mid-career engineers to assist in developing future project leaders. Travel: Overnight travel domestically and abroad (up to one week at a time). Expected travel < 10%.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or directly related technical discipline) and at least 10 years of work experience in a mechanical engineering discipline is required. Compressor and/or HVACR system knowledge is preferred. Able to work with a diverse, global team in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. Broad understanding of HVACR systems integration of the compressor into the system. Outstanding verbal communication, technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills. Capable of adjusting project strategy based on project risks, design tradeoffs, schedule, project budget, product costs, and product reliability. Able to understand, condense, organize, and communicate information necessary for effective team and stakeholder decision making. 

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $120,000-$155,000

 

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. 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.