Senior Product Development Engineer

At Trane Technologies^TM  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.

Job Summary：

This Product Development Engineer will work as a valued member of our professional Residential Packaged Product Engineering Team to bring emerging products to life through new product development (NPD) and to sustain existing product lines through quality and productivity initiatives.

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 a week) and will be based out of our Tyler, Texas location.

Responsibilities: 

• Focus will be on the development of refrigeration systems for new product in the Residential Packaged Product portfolio. 
• Complete New Product Development (NPD), quality improvement, sustaining, and cost reduction projects to meet project quality, delivery and cost (QDC) targets.
• Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA’s) and Internal Design Reviews (IDR’s) for assigned projects.
• Perform performance simulations.
• Acquire components, request model builds, and review samples for accuracy.
• Direct the testing of required engineering samples for evaluation and validation.
• Direct the creation or revision of engineering product documentation (drawings, specifications, bills of materials, safety agency approvals).
• Design for reliability (DFR).
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, and ergonomics (DFMAE).
• Perform engineering analysis and design using analytical tools such as CREO (PRO-E), and other analysis software (CeTol for tolerances; CREO (PRO-E) Mechanica for FEA, etc.).
• Complete required product agency compliance and listings (AHRI, UL, etc.).
• Select and specify component and material requirements.
• Create engineering data/unit attributes.
• Drive continuous improvement in reducing Engineering product development cycle time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years HVAC refrigeration system design and development required (≥7 years for internal candidates)
• Domestic and international travel required (up to 15%).

Key Competencies: 

• Refrigeration system design.
• Problem assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Project planning and organizational skills.
• Result oriented individual with an emphasis placed on achieving overall team performance.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments on time.
• Experience with PC based Windows programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical application equipment design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have good conflict management skills and demonstrate versatility in personal interaction.
• Energy and desire to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration systems, or components.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt/Lean Expert (preferred).
• Permanent US work status (US Citizen or US Green Card).

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.