Engineering Co-op
About The Position
Trane Technologies’ Co-op Program offers current college students meaningful assignments, leadership training, exposure to senior company leaders, and networking opportunities. The program is for students pursuing engineering degrees, including mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and related concentrations. Co-ops work full-time for six to eight consecutive months, either January to August or May to December, while coordinating with their university toward academic credit. The role is onsite in Clarksville, Tennessee, with a $3,500 relocation/housing stipend provided before the start date. The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday; on Fridays, employees may choose their work location based on work needs. Assignments vary by discipline. Mechanical engineering projects may involve analyzing customer-use data, leading cross-functional quality and productivity initiatives, supporting product architecture planning and new product development, and participating in community STEM programs. Electrical engineering projects may include troubleshooting and testing products, reporting analysis results, reviewing component specifications for lower-cost substitutes, managing component pricing spreadsheets, and supporting internal and external customers. Quality engineering projects may involve developing quality systems, partnering with Internal Audit on process improvement and procedures, analyzing production and documentation, and completing other projects suited to the co-op’s skills and interests. Successful candidates may have an opportunity to interview for full-time positions. The position is hourly, with a stated pay range of $22.50–$31.00. The role is designated safety sensitive and may require additional drug screening.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related major.
- Be available to work full-time for six to eight consecutive months, January–August or May–December.
- Collaborate effectively with others, connect individual responsibilities to team goals, and demonstrate enthusiasm for new information, knowledge, and experiences.
- Plan and prioritize work to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- Demonstrate leadership through campus organizations, sports team leadership, resident advising, or exceptional leadership on work projects.
- Be a U.S. citizen or have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze customer-use profile data to identify untapped product value.
- Lead cross-functional teams in completing quality and productivity initiatives.
- Analyze information in support of long-range architecture planning for new and sustained products.
- Support engineering plans for new product development programs.
- Represent Trane Technologies in community STEM programs.
- Perform troubleshooting procedures assigned by electronic hardware design engineers.
- Perform product testing procedures assigned by electronic hardware design engineers.
- Organize and report analysis results to engineers and product managers.
- Review electronic component datasheets and specifications to identify lower-cost substitute parts.
- Manage, manipulate, and organize component-pricing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
- Meet the needs of internal and external customers.
- Develop quality systems for new and existing products.
- Partner with Internal Audit on process improvement and documentation of quality procedures.
- Analyze processes, documentation, and production to identify quality improvements.
- Complete ad-hoc projects based on skills, degree, or interest.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
- $3,500 relocation/housing stipend provided prior to starting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
