Test Engineer II

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.

As a Test Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in our HVAC R&D Lab, responsible for leading and conducting rigorous testing and validation of commercial HVAC Chiller products.  You will lead test and facility upgrade projects with a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Technicians to ensure the highest quality and performance of our solutions. This position requires expertise in Chiller test methodologies, equipment selection, measurement and DAQ systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Become a Subject Matter Expert on laboratory tests for Chiller line of HVAC products.
• Lead the planning and execution of test programs, ensuring adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Own test facilities’ capability and ensure equipment has the necessary functions and reliability to produce quality data.
• Develop and implement test methodologies, facility upgrades and procedures to validate product performance, reliability, functional requirements and comply with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes related to HVAC testing methodologies and standards.
• Provide expertise on advanced data acquisition equipment and test automation.
• Develop measurement systems for laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with DAQ software development team to incorporate new technologies and instrumentations in to the DAQ.
• Some overnight travel (10%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences and at least 3 years of HVAC/R or testing work experience is required.

Key Competencies:

• Must be highly motivated and a team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to think outside of box and demonstrated efficiency improvements in past roles.
• Experience with test methodologies and standards for HVAC Chiller products, including AHRI, ASHRAE, UL and other applicable guidelines.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AB PLC installation and programming, or scripting languages is a plus.

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.