Lead Refrigeration Systems Engineer

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies puts the planet first. Through our businesses—including Trane® and Thermo King—sustainability is not just how we do business; it is our business.

What You Will Do

• Design and innovate HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, sustainability, regulatory, quality, and cost targets.
• Lead major system‑development projects, following the company gate‑review process, to plan, conduct, and coordinate engineering assignments, prepare schedules, report status to leadership, and meet milestones.
• Create and execute computer models to simulate and predict unit performance; analyze system issues using appropriate modeling tools and collaborate with specialists to develop new tools.
• Govern and lead design reviews through FMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, and risk analysis processes.
• Develop mechanical designs for systems and subsystems that leverage chiller and heat‑pump architecture while meeting agency, code, structural, and serviceability requirements.
• Incorporate Design‑for‑Manufacturing (DFM) features to support efficient factory build processes.
• Develop laboratory test plans, conduct testing, analyze data using Six Sigma tools and statistical techniques, apply Design‑for‑Reliability principles, and update designs based on results.
• Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering tasks independently as an expert with minimal supervision.
• Provide intensive technical guidance and leadership to less‑experienced professionals, technicians, and team members.
• Develop and document HVAC system‑level modes, sequences of operation, and other control requirements.
• Support Trane business initiatives, including participation on strategic job‑acquisition teams.
• Develop and/or update Trane‑purchased part engineering specifications.
• Support field and factory system problem resolution and define appropriate qualification testing activities.
• Guide overall component choices for system design using industry‑wide best practices and drive short‑term resiliency challenges to reduce product‑portfolio risk.
• Effectively meet internal and external customer needs by documenting, reviewing, and prioritizing requirements.
• Travel domestically and abroad up to two weeks at a time (approximately 10% travel), with necessary visa support.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or directly related discipline) and at least 10 + years of engineering experience; Mechanical Engineering preferred; Master’s degree a plus.
• HVAC engineering background in chilled and heating water systems.
• Experience with product design, bill of materials, engineering specifications, and product manufacturing.
• Understanding of HVAC system functions—including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation—and of components such as coils, compressors, motors, and fans.
• Experience launching products that meet UL, CSA, or CE agency standards.
• Understanding of statistics as applied to product reliability and ability to apply heat‑transfer and fluid‑flow concepts to real‑world problems.
• Strong technical curiosity, excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and documentation skills.
• Self‑starter with high energy, commitment to career growth, and ability to quickly organize information for engineering decisions.
• Creative yet grounded in feasibility; ability to perform thorough, objective analysis.
• Effective teamwork, collaboration, and influence across diverse groups; willingness to transfer knowledge to others.
• Professional demeanor with customers and active engagement in professional societies.
• Proficiency in coordinating supplier capabilities and presenting to customers and field sales force.
• Design or application experience with HVAC products, thermodynamic computations, pressure‑vessel design, compressors, motors, controls, or heat‑transfer technologies; data‑driven decision‑making and programming knowledge are a plus.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $123,721.66 – $173,004.99 (Salary, incentive eligible; no sales commission).

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs starting on day one for you and your family.
• 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.
• Additional benefits may vary by region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: work onsite with colleagues.
• Friday: choose your work location (flexible).
• Travel: up to ~10 % of time, domestically and internationally, in blocks of up to two weeks.