Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
What's in it for you:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Trane Technologies, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of commercial HVAC products by leading the design and development of structural and cabinetry systems for unitary equipment. This position offers the opportunity to guide projects from early concept and feasibility through prototype, production, and sustaining, while delivering durable, cost-effective, and high-performing solutions. You will apply deep expertise in structural steel, sheet metal design, manufacturing methods, and engineering analysis to solve complex technical challenges and ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance. Working across cross-functional teams, you will provide technical leadership, drive continuous improvement, and support innovative product enhancements that advance sustainability goals.
What you will do:
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Lead the design and development of cabinet and structural systems for unitary HVAC products, including concept generation, feasibility assessment, component selection, detailed design, and support from prototype through production and sustaining.
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Apply strong expertise in structural steel and sheet metal design, manufacturing processes, fastening methods, coatings, sealing strategies, and thermal/mechanical performance to deliver robust, cost-effective product solutions.
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Develop and validate structural and cabinet designs through engineering analysis and laboratory testing, including use of simulation tools such as FEA, test plan development, data analysis, and design refinement to ensure performance, durability, and quality.
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Work effectively within applicable product and regulatory requirements, including familiarity with UL, AHRI, ASHRAE, IBC, and DOE expectations as they apply to commercial HVAC product development and validation.
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Demonstrate senior-level cross-functional leadership in product development and problem solving, including translating requirements into executable plans, driving standard work, supporting field issue resolution, and applying disciplined engineering methods such as Design for Reliability, Lean, Six Sigma, and FRACAS.
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Participate in product improvement activities to identify opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost. Lead projects to implement subsequent product design changes.
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Provide leadership to engineering teams including engineers, designers, lab technicians
What you will bring:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in an Engineering discipline.
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5+ years experience leading technical aspects of product design projects, validation testing, and root cause analysis.
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Expertise in structural steel and sheet metal design.
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Demonstrated experience with being able to deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$89,585.00 - $124,950.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
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Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
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.
