
Thermal Management Systems Dev Engineer
- Lexington, KY
- $87,000-145,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
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- Develop and iterate proof of concept software tools that provide thermal management system analysis and aid system and equipment design and selection. Partner with a System Tools Product Manager to formulate a scalable strategy for consumer-grade tool deployment.
- Provide subject matter expertise in thermal management system control and operation while maintaining broad HVAC systems and product knowledge.
- Build deep knowledge and understanding of equipment operation and limitations and apply this knowledge with a critical eye to system design, analysis, control and operation.
- Develop thermal management systems using Trane or sourced equipment and controls including project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, creation of commercialization content and tools, and system validation.
- Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems working independently with minimal supervision.
- Serve as subject matter expert on capabilities to improve existing systems and processes.
- Collaborate with and influence product teams to achieve common objectives
- May provide periodic routine to intensive technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on large projects.
- Analyze system issues using appropriate modeling tools and techniques. Where needed, collaborate with modeling and simulation specialists to develop new tools.
- Develop and document thermal management system modes, sequence of operations, and other system level control requirements.
- Perform field validation through digital and jobsite fulfillment and analysis activity.
- Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations for customers and industry association events.
- Serve on industry association committees such as ASHRAE in the development of technical materials, codes and/or standards.
- Overnight travel 5 – 15% depending on assigned projects, some international travel is possible.
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with a strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background. An MBA is beneficial but is not required.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering work experience
- Completion of the Trane Graduate Training Program is beneficial but is not required.
- A Professional Engineering license is beneficial but is not required.
- Ability to travel independently both domestically and internationally.
- Previous experience in software development is strongly desired. Willingness to work with a variety of programming environments including an ability to collaborate with other software developers.
- Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is a plus.
- Experience with PLC controls is a plus.
- Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is required.
- Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus.
- Strong technical skills with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.
- Technically creative yet grounded in real world feasibility.
- Able to perform thorough and objective analysis.
- Able to collaborate with and influence others
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Willing and able to transfer knowledge to other groups.
- Good stand-up skills in front of customers and the field sales force.
- Polished and professional, particularly with customers and in professional societies.
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Can effectively identify key ideas and develop organized content to share those ideas across a diverse stakeholder group.
- Ability to speak and write in English.
- Able to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.