Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Execution Systems Co-op

About the role

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies puts the planet first. Sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. We invite you to join us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

As a Manufacturing Engineer in La Crosse, WI, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems, including investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
• Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations.
• Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.
• Uphold manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
• Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs.
• Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development.
• Partner with on-site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
• Work with factory staff and manufacturing engineers to configure the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as manufacturing processes and products change.
• Troubleshoot technical and configuration issues with MES, and train personnel on use of the system.
• Translate internal and external customer requirements into MES functional development requests, and then test those developments.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PFMEA experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.
• Effective communication at multiple levels coupled with ability to build relationships.
• Growth mindset – desire to expand technical skillset.
• Results-driven to maintain accountability and customer-focus.
• Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical disciplines.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.

Pay

Hourly base pay range: $20.50 – $28.00. Compensation type: Hourly. Incentive eligible: No. Sales commission eligible: No.

We strive to provide competitive compensation tailored to factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. The compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Benefits may vary depending on region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Benefits

Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family:

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match, educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Schedule

On-site, 5 days per week.

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes. This role is designated as safety sensitive and may require additional drug screening.