Coatings and Adhesives Engineer

Trane Technologies

  • Davidson, NC
  • $84,500-112,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
At and through our businesses including and , 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.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.We are hiring a Coatings and Adhesives Engineer with a primary focus on coatings and desirable experience in adhesives, as part of our Materials & Chemistry Network of Excellence Team within the Global Advanced Technology Organization. Our mission is to drive product innovation and differentiation through leading-edge materials and chemistry technologies, leveraging internal expertise and external partners to accelerate technology implementation across Trane Technologies' strategic business units..As a Coatings and Adhesives Engineer, you will lead and support the application of coatings, anti-corrosive materials, and adhesives for new product development, value engineering, quality, and reliability programs. You will provide subject matter expertise for material selection, manufacturing processes, product design, test plans, and validation of coatings and adhesives across all Trane Technologies business units. Additionally, you will collaborate with Advanced Technology and Innovation teams to support technical strategies, evaluate emerging technologies, and develop advanced capabilities internally and with external partners.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.
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!Where is the work:Due to the nature of this role, this position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week.What you will do:
  • Identify, screen, and support new technologies and capabilities for coatings and adhesives across all Trane Technologies business units.
  • Establish and manage relationships with external partners, suppliers, industry experts, labs, and universities to leverage expertise and meet project deliverables.
  • Support technology roadmaps and strategies to develop advanced technologies and capabilities ahead of program needs.
  • Deploy newly developed technologies and capabilities into new product development programs.
  • Manage and execute deliverables for new product development, quality/reliability projects, and cost improvement programs involving coatings and adhesives.
  • Interact with internal business units and global supply chain teams to contribute to new product development and support quality, reliability, and cost reduction projects.
  • Use appropriate analytical and test methods to select manufacturing materials and processes, create test plans, and ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements.
  • Travel up to 15%, including international travel, as required.
What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in product development, application, and use of coatings and paints for corrosion protection, with desirable experience in adhesives.
  • Familiarity with corrosion mechanisms and coating solutions, as well as adhesives and bonding materials, for HVAC systems.
  • Proficiency in testing and validating coatings and adhesives using ASTM and ISO standards and developing engineering standards and drawings.
  • Experience coordinating work with suppliers, external labs, and coil vendors, and implementing selected materials into finished products.
  • Strong program/project management skills, problem-solving, analytical abilities, and excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work with minimal supervision, identify root causes, and implement solutions, including material testing and failure analysis..
Compensation:Base Salary: $84,500 - $112,500Disclaimer: 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).Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure:
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Work Environment : This position works in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional travel may be required. This position will also require assisting in the review of laboratory testing in a typical laboratory environment as well as potential visits to suppliers, external partners, and Trane Technologies manufacturing locations. Safety shoes and safety glasses (provided by company) are required to be worn at all times in the laboratory or any manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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.#LI-Hybrid

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