At Trane Technologies™ 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 yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Trane is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a talented professional to join our team as an Associate Tech Lead – Product Engineering. In this pivotal role, you will facilitate the design and development of our current and next generation of cutting‑edge products. You will work collaboratively across global cross‑functional teams to deliver industry‑relevant, technically robust solutions. Projects may span Productivity, Quality & Reliability, NPD, Agile, NTP, Value Engineering, and more.

Thrive at work and at home

• Inclusive Wellbeing Program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being
• Comprehensive learning & development opportunities, including higher education/certification reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups fostering belonging and inclusion
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually
• Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund for employees facing hardship

Where is the work

Onsite: This position follows an onsite schedule with work performed onsite 4 days each week.

What will you do

In this role, you will:

• Understand project requirements and collaborate with project owners, leaders, and global cross‑functional teams to deliver projects while adhering to standard processes, systems, and project management principles
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables meet required Quality (Q), Delivery (D), Project Cost (C), and Product Cost (C) targets
• Lead end‑to‑end product development activities including concept generation, design & development, planning, prototyping, testing, pilot builds, design reviews, DVT, product validation, pre‑production, and launch
• Solve complex technical problems using structured engineering problem‑solving tools
• Work independently with minimal supervision from Team Lead/Manager
• Drive VAVE projects from scoping to closure; lead should‑costing, teardown analysis, and idea‑generation workshops
• Support Advanced Engineering through inputs to FEA/CFD modeling and interpretation of CAE reports
• Understand, capture, and translate product requirements while collaborating with global SMEs to ensure alignment with the Trane Technologies Product Development Process
• Develop concepts; design, select, and develop components with suppliers; create component specifications for structural (metal and non‑metal) components and assemblies; lead DFMEA and test plan creation
• Create and release engineering documentation using PLM/PDM tools such as ProE and Windchill (drawings, BOMs, specifications)
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to implement design changes

What you will bring

• BE degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Master’s in Thermal Engineering (or related specialization)
• 6–9 years of industry experience (Thermal Engineering background required)
• Strong competency in refrigeration system design, including low‑temperature applications (‑80°C and ‑150°C)
• Hands‑on experience with refrigeration components, freezers, ULT freezers, cold rooms, and similar systems
• Experience in DFMEA, DVP, test plan development, prototyping, and testing
• Understanding of component design and manufacturing processes (plastics, sheet metal, casting, machining)
• Exposure to AI and data analytics for VAVE and product design
• Experience driving VAVE initiatives independently
• Strong problem‑solving capability with demonstrated root‑cause analysis
• Proficiency in ProE modules – Part, Sheet Metal, Assembly (Top‑down/Bottom‑up), and Drawings
• Basic knowledge of materials science and electrical systems
• Demonstrates innovation, initiative, teamwork, and excellent communication skills
• Project management experience on less‑complex projects from initiation to closure
• VAVE certification (SAVE/INVEST) preferred

Career Break

We welcome applicants with a career break of at least 12 months. Our Relaunch Program supports professionals returning to the workforce who meet the experience requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.