Lead Engineer, Systems Development

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions. They are seeking a Lead Engineer in Systems Development to provide expertise in thermal management system design for data centers and semiconductor ecosystems, while also collaborating with product teams and influencing system-level design strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in thermal management system design for the data center and semiconductor ecosystem, 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
• Influence and provide deep technical support and analysis into system-level reference design strategy and execution, working in close cooperation with partners, customers and peers
• 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

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with a strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering work experience
• Ability to travel independently both domestically and internationally
• Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required
• Strong technical skills with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
• 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
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Able to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• An MBA is beneficial but is not required
• Completion of the Trane Graduate Training Program is beneficial but is not required
• A Professional Engineering license is beneficial but is not required
• Experience with PLC controls is a plus
• Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution is a plus
• Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is desired
• Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus