Senior Modeling and Simulation 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:

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.

Join us at Thermo King as a Sr. Modeling and Simulation Engineer and be a part of the future of product design! As a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will push the boundaries of virtual engineering to develop reliable Transport HVAC product designs. Emphasizing structural durability, you will use cutting-edge computational and experimental methods to tackle challenging structural and vibration problems. Collaborating with dynamic product and technology development teams and global engineering support center personnel, your work will shape the foundation of our industry. Come and make your mark on the forefront of innovation!

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 is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week) based out of Minneapolis, MN.

What you will do: 

• Plan, conduct, and supervise work related to developing structural simulation models in support of requirement verification or failure mode mitigation for New Product Development (NPD) or Quality Driven Productivity (QDP) projects. The scope includes prediction of fatigue life, stress, displacement, and vibration, using implicit and explicit finite element (FEA) and/or multibody (MBD) simulation methods, and model correlation and calibration based on test data.
• Follow and/or develop standard work and design guidelines related to structural design of system, components, and joints, including but not limited to fasteners and material selections.
• Act as a core member of the various product and technology development teams to design reliable and durable products following Modeling and Simulation team standard work.
• Work closely with test engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include understanding and prioritizing test requests, designing and proposing the appropriate test, discussing and supervising test implementations, assuring the validity of the data and its interpretation, and documenting the work in formal reports.
• Lead and carry out the advancement and growth of the Modeling and Simulation Team. The scope encompasses technology in both computational and experimental tools and methodologies applicable to Transport HVAC products.
• Support and successfully accomplish annual corporate objectives for individuals and teams.
• Effectively utilize personal project management techniques and utilize the available technical skills and resources necessary for success.
• Work closely and mentor other engineering resources globally.
• Act as a representative to promote the concepts of structural reliability and how they relate to product designs.
• Some overnight travel will be required (probably less than 10%).

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering (with focus in Structural Integrity) and at least 10 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Master's Degree or Ph.D. with five years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Essential Skills or knowledge:

• Formal coursework in structural dynamic, structural mechanics, advanced strength of materials, and digital signal processing required. Experience in composites, and/or electronics structural and thermal durability/reliability is desirable.
• Experience in structural engineering, both simulation and test is highly desirable.
• Knowledge in the design, testing, and optimization for durability and reliability of machinery is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in correlating simulations models and test data are required.
• Must be a strong team player, with inclusive mindset.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills are required.
• Must be able to work on multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Experience in structural data acquisition systems, both hardware and software, as well as mechanical strain measurement, are preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in ANSYS, Hyperworks, Nastran, Siemens Test.Lab, Siemens SimCenter, and nCode would be considered a plus.
• Experience in Transport HVAC products, engines, fans and compressors is preferred.

Compensation: 

Annual base compensation: $100,000 – 125,000

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee’s growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

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.

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