Associate Engineer

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:
This Lexington, Kentucky based Engineer position will be responsible for guiding development and implementing product selection software changes for in our Airside portfolio, including commercial air handlers and terminal products, based on business needs.  This work supports software programs used by the field sales organization, as well as external customers, to select Trane Commercial Systems equipment.  It also supports the tools used by commercial sales offices to price, generate documents such as proposals and submittals, and ultimately to order Trane equipment.  This position requires a detailed-oriented person who works well both independently and in a team setting.  Must have good written communication skills to clearly communicate product selection and ordering requirements to both internal Trane personnel and external customers.

 

What you will do:

• Actively monitor and track technical software changes, following up to ensure timely changes are implemented
• Interface with engineering, operations and product management to gather necessary data for new product options and validation of existing options
• Data entry product enhancements, line extensions and new product development·     Complete extensive testing before releasing program updates to the field sales organization and external customers.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a project schedule for all products.
• Work as part of a team to support a monthly replication cycle with accurate data and changes
• Work as part of a team to support problems reported by sales offices, product support and/or pricing teams
• Monthly validation testing of selection software tool
• Working with internal or external customers in the areas of, but not limited to, technical/systems/application/customer specification questions.

 

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
• Experience in HVAC industry and/or software development is preferred.
• Understanding of HVAC dynamics
• Basic understanding of data maintenance system a plus
• Aptitude to debug, learn and use custom software.
• Tactfulness and assertiveness; must be effective and clear decision-maker under pressure situations; able to deal effectively with the field (customers, sales assistants, account managers).
• Customer driven individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to recognize developing situations to react and diffuse complaints/potential problems.
• Ability to work both individually and in cross-functional teams
• High attention-to-detail and solid communication skills 

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$52,300.00 - $93,485.00

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:

• 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.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as 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.