Lead Engineer, Systems Development

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating sustainable climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. The Lead Engineer, Systems Development will provide expertise in thermal management system design, focusing on data centers and semiconductors, while collaborating with various stakeholders to improve existing systems and processes.

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
• Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is desired
• 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
• 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
• Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus