Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer
Trane Technologies
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**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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