Intern - Mechanical Designer
About the role
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. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. We boldly go.
Location
This internship is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Applicants who are not currently located in the La Crosse area will not be considered, as internships require availability while attending school full time. This assignment may continue until graduation.
Schedule
Hours are flexible, but student must be able to work minimum 3‑hour shifts with 10‑20 hours/week during the school year and up to 40 hours/week during the summer/holidays. Workdays are flexible to accommodate student schedules within business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday work onsite with colleagues; Fridays you may choose your work location.
Responsibilities
- Produces designs and documentation utilizing computer design and product life cycle management systems.
- Documentation of parts and bills of materials.
- Understands and adheres to design and drafting standard practices.
- Works from oral or written engineering instructions, procedures, schematics, drawings and sketches.
- Responsible for completion of assignments, detects and corrects own errors.
- Maintains competency level of computer aided graphic system and other applications through company provided training and materials.
- Adheres to all company safety and security policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be a current, full‑time student enrolled in a mechanical, architectural, electrical, or electronic design associate's degree program with an accredited technical school, with full intentions to complete the program.
- Understands basic principles of designing equipment, drafting and computer aided design and applies principles to assigned tasks.
- Working knowledge of computer aided graphic system.
- Ability to function in a technical engineering “team” environment.
Pay
Hourly base pay range: $18.00 – $26.00.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives (benefits start day one).
- Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off: up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, plus options for volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match, educational and training opportunities, tuition assistance, and student debt support.