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** **:** This **Test Engineer** will join a new R&D lab in Davidson, NC and support the development of Trane Technologies HVAC products. This engineer is responsible for many functions of laboratory engineering: managing and modifying test facilities including standard test development, test planning, process controls, instrumentation, and programming PLC controls. A successful candidate values safety and diversity and enjoys technical leadership, project management, hands-on laboratory work, and problem-solving as part of a team. **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 (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) ! **Where is the work:** This position has been designated as **onsite.** **Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):** + Manage testing for heat pump development and validation in collaboration with product development teams + Own test facilities’ capability and ensure equipment has the necessary capabilities and reliability to produce quality data + Support the design and build of new facilities and experimental setups + Coordinate with external vendors and contractors + Develop standard test procedures to drive test efficiency and lab throughput + Develop expertise on data acquisition systems + Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards + Maintain facility documentation + Support continuous improvement activities such as 5S and implementing Lean principles + Up to 20% overnight travel required during the first year for training.Less than 10% travel subsequent. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences and 3-5 years of relevant experience OR a master's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience is required. **Key Competencies:** + Experience in with thermal systems and product testing + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook) required, with desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic. + Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication to interface effectively across functions + Creative problem solver + Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset + Must be safety-minded and adhere to PPE requirements, as required 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. Base pay for this position is $85,000-$110,000 Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). *Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status. Event-ENG