At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, 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.
Job Summary:
Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an onsite position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) in La Crosse, Wisconsin as an HVAC Product Development Technician II. Your primary function in this position is testing of New Product Development (NPD), sustainability, and quality improvement projects, in addition to some agency compliance. Your technician role would support qualifying Trane Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products. The job requires problem solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other lab and engineering team members to ensure timely completion of projects. This position is salaried non-exempt.
Responsibilities:
Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures
Support Product Development activities by operating commercial HVAC equipment, controlling test facilities, and collecting experimental test data, with modest guidance from senior laboratory staff
Lead or assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental commercial HVAC equipment and components, following engineering, agency, and test requirements
Work with Test Engineering and other Technicians to install and utilize laboratory test equipment including data acquisition systems, power analyzers, flow equipment, pressure, and temperature measurement devices
Troubleshoot and repair of Trane commercial HVAC technologies and equipment
Qualifications:
Associate degree in HVAC or 2-year equivalent degree program at an accredited school
Alternate of 1-year certificate/diploma with minimum 7 years relevant work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified
5+ years work experience in related field
Key Competencies:
Strong grasp of refrigeration related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is required
Demonstrates basic to advanced knowledge on measuring/inspection instruments and or mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories
Proficient understanding of schematics, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructions
Ability to understand and follow current work instructions and applicable test standards
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to listen and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organization
Ability to multitask while working efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
Base pay for this role is $45,000-$75,000.
Disclaimer: 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).
*Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.
What's in it for you:
Benefits kick in on day one!
6% 401K match, additional 2% core contribution = 8% overall match
3 weeks of vacation, plus site paid holidays
Benefits*: Trane-Technologies-Benefits-Offered.pdf
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.
This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.