Manager, Engineering Lab Systems & Facilities

Trane Technologies•Minneapolis, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As Manager, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for facility engineering support, lab capital execution, calibration, test systems, and lab IT. You will ensure the lab infrastructure, systems, and support processes required for product development, verification, and validation are in place and operating effectively, while also leading strategic capital planning aligned with business needs. This role is on-site, 5 days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
Demonstrated people leadership experience leading technical or cross-functional teams required.
Significant experience in engineering, lab operations, facilities, technical systems, or related environments.
Experience leading projects, budgets, and operational priorities.
Experience with capital planning, capital execution, or prioritization of technical investments.
Strong technical and operational aptitude, with the ability to lead across multiple support functions.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience in a laboratory, product development, or test environment.
Familiarity with HVAC, refrigeration, or related mechanical and electrical systems.
Familiarity with calibration practices, lab software tools, or technical support functions in an engineering environment.
Experience leading facility or lab infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated strength in operational discipline and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional team supporting facility operations, calibration, test systems, and lab IT.
Set team priorities, clarify ownership, and ensure execution of operational and project commitments.
Ensure reliable operation and readiness of lab infrastructure, test equipment, data acquisition, software tools, and supporting systems.
Provide leadership for facility maintenance coordination, calibration execution, test system support, and lab IT performance through the team.
Partner with engineering, lab leadership, and internal customers to align team support and investment priorities with business and project needs.
Lead strategic capital planning for the lab, including identification, prioritization, and execution of capital projects.
Oversee lab and facility capital execution, including equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and new installations.
Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and performance metrics to deliver results aligned with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and operational requirements within areas of team responsibility.