Compressor Engineer

Trane Technologies • Minneapolis • 3m ago

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Job Summary：

This Compressor Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing new compressor products and technologies for Thermo King Transport Refrigeration and Air Conditioning products.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading projects for the development and/or selection and validation of new compressor products for transport refrigeration systems.
Act as a key member of product teams in the integration of new compressors into refrigeration systems.
Create and maintain engineering documentation including presentations, technical reports, lab test results, drawings, solid models and specifications.
Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, reviewing and prioritizing customer requirements.
Develop and maintain compressor/subsystem/subcomponent Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
Develop test and validation plans and analyze test data, including use of Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis techniques and application of Design for Reliability principles.
Lead and participate in compressor product design reviews.
Prepare complete schedules and reports for assigned projects and achieve scheduled milestones for assigned projects.
Provide guidance and leadership to designers, lab technicians and other team members.
Support manufacturing operations with new product implementation.
Utilize sound project management tools for the execution of projects.
Work with commodity, operations and supplier quality teams on supplier selection and qualification.
Maintain and grow relevant subject matter expertise through strong supplier relationships, monitoring new technology, academic research projects, participation in technical societies and conferences.
Ability to travel both domestically and abroad up to two weeks at a time. Able to attain necessary visa for travel when applicable. Potential travel up to 10%.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in product development.

Desired Experience:

Phase-Gate product development processes.
Project management experience.
Exposure to rotating machinery: Engines, transmissions, compressors, pumps, motors, turbomachinery, or similar.
HVACR experience is a strong plus, but not required.

Key Competencies:

Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
Planning and project management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Problem solving and learning agility.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Internal Description

Description - Internal

Responsible for leading projects for the development and/or selection and validation of new compressor products for transport refrigeration systems.
Act as a key member of product teams in the integration of new compressors into refrigeration systems.
Create and maintain engineering documentation including presentations, technical reports, lab test results, drawings, solid models and specifications.
Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, reviewing and prioritizing customer requirements.
Develop and maintain compressor/subsystem/subcomponent Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
Develop test and validation plans and analyze test data, including use of Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis techniques and application of Design for Reliability principles.
Lead and participate in compressor product design reviews.
Prepare complete schedules and reports for assigned projects and achieve scheduled milestones for assigned projects.
Provide guidance and leadership to designers, lab technicians and other team members.
Support manufacturing operations with new product implementation.
Utilize sound project management tools for the execution of projects.
Work with commodity, operations and supplier quality teams on supplier selection and qualification.
Maintain and grow relevant subject matter expertise through strong supplier relationships, monitoring new technology, academic research projects, participation in technical societies and conferences.
Ability to travel both domestically and abroad up to two weeks at a time. Able to attain necessary visa for travel when applicable. Potential travel up to 10%.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in product development.

Desired Experience:

Phase-Gate product development processes.
Project management experience.
Exposure to rotating machinery: Engines, transmissions, compressors, pumps, motors, turbomachinery, or similar.
HVACR experience is a strong plus, but not required.

Key Competencies:

Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
Planning and project management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Problem solving and learning agility.

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