Control Algorithm 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.

Do you want to help save the planet?

Do you want to directly contribute to an organization committed to reduce its customer carbon footprint by 1 Gigaton of Carbon Dioxide?  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. Sustainability is at the center of our strategy and influences how we make every decision.

If you are someone who:

• Loves engineering and solving tough technical challenges through collaboration with others
• Is passionate about understanding customers and committed to solving real problems they face
• Cares about our planet and wants to be part of a team helping to make it a better place for all
• Welcomes challenges, whether that means new technologies, creating innovative solutions or digging in and just making solutions work

And would like to be part of an organization that:

• Is strong, established, and committed to making a difference in the world by leveraging the power of their multi-billion dollar revenue stream.
• Fosters creative thinking.
• Demands to be challenged by its employees and supports our team members’ desire to increase their skillset.
• Supports the community within the organization and the community outside the organization.

Job Summary：

We are looking for an entry level control algorithm professional to join our Trane team in La Crosse WI, on the beautiful Mississippi River.  This team is creating the next generation, industry leading HVAC equipment controls.  Our customers know Trane’s reputation to deliver industry leading, energy efficient and reliable solutions to minimize operating costs while reducing environmental impact to the world.  Here are some of the specifics:

• We have great experience in our domain, and we want you to bring your views, opinions, and perspectives to our team.  You will learn things about our business that you might not have even thought about.
• We have strong technical leadership, we want you to bring your expertise and perspective, and your desire to learn.
• We exist for our customers, and through our relationships with our customers, we intend to change the world.

Thrive at work and at home:  

• 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!   
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    
• Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week. 

What you will do:   

• Work with product management and application engineering to understand product requirements
• Develop control strategies and algorithms to meet or exceed product requirements
• Develop technical specifications to be used by the team for software development and verification
• Utilize effective communication techniques to help team members understand and implement the design strategy
• Lead dynamic controls testing: test planning, lab support, data analysis
• Develop and execute hardware in loop testing (real time data analysis)
• Advance model driven development methods
• Able to travel overnight; less than 5% of the time.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related), Master’s degree preferred
• 0-3 years of control theory experience
• Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering)
• Advanced control knowledge preferred (modern control theory, model predictive control, non-linear control, adaptive control)
• System modeling expertise required.  (Proficiency with Matlab Simulink, and optionally Stateflow)
• Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics
• Computer skills Java, C++, C with ability to learn new programming languages
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Experience with product development processes preferred
• Experience with HVAC Systems and Components preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally. 
• Mobility within the office. Frequent keyboarding. Ability to travel to Trane Business Locations
• Technical Skills
  • Software Skills: Matlab/Simulink, Modelica, C++ programming, Python
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, refrigeration systems, thermodynamics
  • Knowledge of HVAC compressor technologies
  • Professional Experience (Desired)
  • Knowledge of HVAC control strategy
  • Knowledge of data analysis
• Laboratory experience
  • Knowledge of sensors and actuators
  • Knowledge of HVAC equipment sequence of operations
  • Knowledge of HVAC system modeling
• Academic
  • Linear Systems and Control
  • Non-Linear Systems and Control
  • Optimal Control
  • Machine Learning
  • Applied Linear Algebra
  • Numerical Analysis
  • HVAC Fundamentals
  • Thermodynamics
  • Object Oriented Analysis & Design
  • C++, C, Python programming

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

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.