Product Engineer

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If this sounds exciting to you, read on to learn more about who we are and what we believe in:

We uplift others - we believe in providing an opportunity for all and building a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We lift each other up and care about the success and well-being of others.

We make an impact - we believe that what we do has the potential to change the world. We succeed together by striving daily to create a lasting, positive impact on the planet.

We thrive at work and at home - we are supported by meaningful benefits, compensation, learning and development solutions, and opportunities for rewarding careers. We are firmly committed to the well-being and safety of our people.

This role has been designated as Hybrid work schedule and will be based out of our Lexington, KY location. Flexible work-from-home options are available

As the Product Engineer you have the technical expertise to develop and lead product design projects, supervise product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality and reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards, and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering practices

What you will do:

• Manage technical activities by serving as project engineer and technical reference for Airside design projects.
• Create new or revise existing drawings and bills of material to meet specific project design requirements.
• Perform design analysis and calculations with accuracy.
• Follow good engineering practices and develop practical solutions.
• Identify multiple solutions, perform trade-off studies and select optimum solution.
• Coordinate completion of technical drawings with designers.
• Participate in Technical Design Reviews to ensure new designs have proper consideration for manufacture/assembly.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to meet project goals (Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost and Delivery).
• Develop, review and implement engineering and process changes to new and existing products.
• Provide support and feedback to the Quality and Operation teams.
• Ensure daily support for production processes ensuring attainment, problem solving and containment driving root cause analysis for permanent corrective action.
• Support the development of Risk Assessments, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
• Develop and/or update Trane purchased part Engineering Specifications.
• Define, identify and complete appropriate qualification testing activities.
• Prepare complete schedules and reports for assigned projects.
• Achieve scheduled milestones for assigned projects.
• Participate in RTS/Quality/VA-VE events to identify opportunities to improve product performance and / or reduce cost.

What we expect of you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Ability to travel domestically up to two weeks at a time. Expected travel time less than 10%.
• Ability to support operations on all shifts when requested - 1st (6:30 am - 2:30 pm); 2nd (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm; 3rd (10:30 pm - 6:30 am) or a swing shift (11 am - 8 pm).
• Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA is a plus.

Ideally, you would also be familiar with one or more of the following:

• Detailed understanding of HVAC system functions including heat transfer, airflow, filtration and ventilation.
• Must have ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to make progress by producing deliverables and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment (several concurrent assignments).
• Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the understanding application of engineering models and theories, basic statistical techniques, problem solving and prevention, project management and planning tools, process management and improvement tools, lean methodology and visual management.
• Knowledge of product development process, mechanical design testing and qualification methods, design for manufacturing, business systems and business unit operations.
• Must be a self-starter; with a high energy level and a high commitment to career; willing and able to lead a cross-functional team.
• Excellent leadership ability including coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Materials Flow.
• Ability to use visual management and metrics to drive improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to influence without authority, excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint) and Oracle.
• Experience with using Pro/E is preferred.
• Team-oriented proactive change agent with a hands-on collaborative approach in implementation and maintaining operating disciplines while leveraging lean methodologies; leads positively and optimistically.
• Provide product engineering support to other functions within the business.
• Experience with application of various components used within HVAC systems such as coils, filters, dampers, motors and fans.

Don't meet all the requirements listed above? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Trane Technologies, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Base Compensation Range is $50,000 to $85,000

Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.