Davidson, NC, 28035, USA
37 days ago
Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer
At Trane Technologies TM 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. **Job Summary** **:** Trane Technologies is seeking a **Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer** who will lead and develop key technologies to enable adaptation of power conversion solutions to HVAC systems. This position will involve working with multi-disciplinary Subject Matter Experts in addition to interacting with global teams to leverage capabilities in areas of product development and application. This role will be situated within a global Network of Excellence whose charter is to lead the advancement of new technology adoption into various HVAC systems across the Enterprise. This individual is expected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within the area of Power Conversion globally for all of Trane Technologies. **Thrive at work and at home:** + **Benefits** kick in **DAY ONE** for you _and_ your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives. + **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 (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) ! **Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):** + Support hardware and control architecture development of Power Electronic components for HVAC applications such as DC-DC, AC-DC and DC-AC. + Lead multiple projects from early prototyping through manufacturing hand-off. + Work with cross functional teams in areas such as SW, HW, CAD, Mechanical Design, Thermal Design, etc. + Collaborate with other design architects and design teams to leverage common solutions across the businesses. + Guide overall component choices for system design employing industry wide best practices. + Lead and author detailed requirements specifications at various levels of power conversion equipment. + Govern and lead design reviews through processes such as FMEA, DFMEA, and Risk Analysis. + Guide and drive short term resiliency challenges to reduce risk in the product portfolio. + Understand power electronics market trends and maintain key knowledge of competitive offerings. + Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers of solutions. + Build and maintain relationships with key external partners, universities and National Labs. + Identify opportunities for utilization of emerging PE technologies in HVAC applications. + Develop project plans, prioritize tasks, and provide regular project updates. + Author Lab test plans, conduct testing, analyze and interpret results and execute design updates based on the results. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 10-years of work experience in Power Electronics domain with majority of experience in product development is required. + Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or Controls is preferred. **Key Skills or Competencies:** + Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: motor drive, electrical panel design, active power filters/front ends, dc-dc converters etc. + Strong experience in motor control algorithms and general closed loop control concepts. + Previous experience working in application and testing of motor drives on complex electromechanical systems. + Full-cycle product development experience from concept development to manufacturing readiness and field trials. + Experience launching products that meet UL or CE agency standards. + Strong understanding in areas of firmware/software development as well as electronic hardware development. + Knowledge of power semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, BGTs, as well as wide bandgap technologies that use SiC and GaN. + Experience with Hardware in Loop (HIL) based platforms such as Opal-RT, Speedgoat, dSPACE is a plus. + Ability to work in a Laboratory environment, author test plans, coordinate testing with lab staff and reviewing results. + Must be adept at report writing and presenting technical information to a wide audience. + Excellent written and oral communication skills required with good interpersonal skills, able to express concepts and ideas with clarity. Base Compensation Range is $83,000 to $174,000 annually. Total compensation for this role will include an Incentive/Bonus plan. _Disclaimer_ : This base 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.
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