Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer
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.
What’s in it for you: This Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer designs and develops manufacturing processes, systems, and automation focused on exceeding quality, cost, and schedule requirements at all functions of the Trane Printed Circuit Board Assembly business. The role develops and defines concepts and processes for, and integral to, new product and product enhancement programs as well as coordinates and integrates specialized processes and techniques into a lean manufacturing environment.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.
Thrive at work and at home:
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Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
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Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
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Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
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Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
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Learn more about our benefits here!
Where is the work:
Onsite: This position has been designated as On-Site 5 days a week in our St. Paul, MN location.
What you will do:
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for key business processes, including component placement, soldering, test and assembly (both automated and manual)
- Capable of designing, documenting, implementing, and executing manufacturing process systems for the manufacture of HVAC Controls, using automation controls, sensors, and database connectivity.
- Assumes responsibility for all Capital Planning, including vendor selection, budgeting and management of spend.
- Drives engineering principles and discipline mentoring, training and project reviews through Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, Ready to Serve and Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Work with vendors and equipment manufacturers to complete selection, installation and validation of process systems. Process systems can include semi and fully automated systems and product functionality testers.
- Conduct process qualification activities to ensure delivered processes meet required specifications. Create required documentation for new processes and provide or support training for production associates.
- Evaluate and implement innovative, cost effective, safe, manufacturing processes and techniques, which will improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing operations and business systems.
- Develop manufacturing planning, initial tooling requirements and costs, capability requirements, control plans, and assessments, which facilitate the definition and specification of the manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems.
- Participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing flows, workstation layouts and organization, and station controls, which optimize value added operations, operating costs, and product / process quality.
- Integrate closely with various functional team members collaborating while enhancing design for manufacturability and ease of integration to manufacturing facility.
- Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities by ensuring standard work is being followed and report on the health of the system
- Travel less than 10%
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience within PCBA environment is required, 10 year of experience preferred
- Previous experience with automation equipment, sensors, and tooling
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems is preferred
- Knowledge in Oracle and SQL Database Tables, Procedures, and Scripts preferred
- Experience in OPC connectivity and setup for local and remote equipment interconnectivity
- Experience with a variety of industrial controls and applications is preferred.
- Basic understanding of test system functionality or programming (Product control system functional testers, product electrical quality testers, product performance testers)
- Experience in commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, end to end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of process and/or test equipment.
- Experience with reading & reviewing equipment drawings (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), equipment electrical system diagrams, equipment mechanical layout diagrams & equipment Air/Hydraulic control diagrams).
- Understanding of mechanical systems in a semi and fully automated industrial application is preferred.
- Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing
Other Skills and/or Knowledge:
- Qualified candidate must possess excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience/Competency in Microsoft Office is required, including Excel and Project
- Ability to resolve multiple conflicts between widely varying personalities.
- New product launch and project management experience.
- Knowledge of advanced quality and design techniques.
- Knowledge of life cycle cost analysis, dimensional capability analysis, and capacity analysis.
This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.