HVAC Product Development Technician Intern

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business.

This is an on-site (5 days) position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) in La Crosse, Wisconsin as an HVAC Product Development Technician Intern. Your primary function in this temporary role is testing of New Product Development (NPD), sustainability, and quality improvement projects, in addition to some agency compliance. Your technician role supports qualifying Trane Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products.

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 guidance from senior laboratory staff
• Assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental Commercial HVAC equipment and components, following engineering, agency, and test requirements
• Assist 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
• Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of Trane Commercial HVAC technologies and equipment

Requirements

• Currently and actively enrolled in an Associate Degree program in HVAC or 2-year equivalent degree program in HVAC at an accredited school
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required; desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic is preferred
• EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified

Skills

• Basic grasp of refrigeration-related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is preferred
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of measuring/inspection instruments and mechanical/electrical components, their principles, properties, and theories
• Basic 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 help solve practical problems and deal with complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment

Pay

$22.00 per hour. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate a school schedule. We prefer the chosen applicant work at least 15-20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer through the length of the internship.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
• Family-building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution)
• Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support