HVAC Product Development Technician I
About The Position
Trane Technologies is hiring an entry-level HVAC Product Development Technician I for an on-site role in its Engineering Test Laboratory. The technician tests new product development, sustainability, and quality-improvement projects, as well as some agency-compliance work, supporting qualification of Trane Applied Compression and Commercial HVAC products. The role involves problem solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with laboratory and engineering team members to complete projects on time. It is a salaried non-exempt position eligible for overtime. The technician operates commercial HVAC equipment, controls test facilities, and collects experimental test data with guidance from senior laboratory staff. The role also assists with building and modifying developmental equipment and components, installing laboratory test equipment, and troubleshooting and repairing Trane Commercial HVAC technologies and equipment. The position is on-site five days per week and is designated safety-sensitive.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in HVAC or a related technical discipline from an accredited school; alternatively, a one-year HVAC or related technical certificate/diploma plus at least two years of relevant HVAC experience; or a one-year certificate/diploma and willingness to complete an HVAC associate’s degree within two years with company-paid tuition.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified.
- Basic knowledge of measuring and inspection instruments and/or mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories.
- Basic understanding of schematics; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, and operation and maintenance instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow current work instructions and applicable test standards.
- Ability to help solve practical problems and handle varied, complex situations with limited standardization.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Basic grasp of refrigeration-related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support product development activities by operating commercial HVAC equipment, controlling test facilities, and collecting experimental test data, with guidance from senior laboratory staff.
- Assist with installation, modification, and building of developmental Commercial HVAC equipment and components in accordance with engineering, agency, and test requirements.
- Assist Test Engineering and other Technicians with installing and using laboratory test equipment, including data acquisition systems, power analyzers, flow equipment, and pressure and temperature measurement devices.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repairing Trane Commercial HVAC technologies and equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
