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.

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 On-Site with work performed in our Trane La Crosse R&D Lab 5-days per week.

Job Summary:

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an onsite position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) in La Crosse as an Electromechanical Product Development Technician II.  Your primary function in this support role is to aid in testing setup of New Products in Development (NPD), Sustainability, and Quality improvement projects, in addition to some agency compliance. Your technician role would support qualifying Trane Applied Compression and Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Heat Pump products. Current demand is also supporting large commercial chiller development to cool industrial data centers supporting AI functionality.  The job requires problem solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other lab and engineering team members to ensure timely completion of projects. This position is salaried non-exempt.

What you will do:

Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and proceduresSupport product development activities by operating commercial HVAC equipment, controlling test facilities, and collecting experimental test data, with modest guidance from senior laboratory staffLead or assist with installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of devices and systems. Including but not limited to sensors, instrumentation & process controls, AC/DC motors, controls, drives, and relay logicWork with Test Engineering and other Technicians to install and utilize laboratory test equipment including data acquisition systems, power analyzers, flow equipment, pressure, and temperature measurement devicesTroubleshoot and repair of Trane commercial HVAC technologies and equipmentDrive for continuous improvement in job performance and laboratory procedures

What you will bring:

Associate’s Degree in Electromechanical, Electronics, HVAC (or equivalent technical discipline) at an accredited school and at least 5-years of work experience in a related field is required;

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1-year certificate/diploma in a technical discipline and at least 7-years of work experience in a related field will also be considered.EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified.Strong grasp of refrigeration related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is preferred.

Key Competencies:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) required, with desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic is preferredA working knowledge of measurement and control equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, etc.), data acquisition, and communicationsDemonstrates basic to advanced knowledge on measuring/inspection instruments and or mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theoriesProficient understanding of schematics, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructionsAbility to understand and follow current work instructions and applicable test standardsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization existsStrong verbal and written communication skills in order to listen and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organizationAbility to multitask while working efficiently in a fast-paced team environment

Compensation:   Annual Pay Range: $39,000 - $84,100

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

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.