Mechanical Designer III

Trane Technologies • La Crosse, WI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Designer III at Trane Technologies, you will be a key member of a product development team supporting the mechanical design and development of HVAC products. The role creates detailed design documentation, 3D models, and production drawings that translate engineering requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions. The successful candidate brings strong technical design capability, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset, and contributes concepts that improve product performance, reliability, serviceability, and cost effectiveness.

The position works onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to choose the work location on Fridays in line with work needs. The role collaborates across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, laboratory, and project teams, and supports products from concept through prototype, testing, validation, and production release.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or Drafting and at least 5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in HVAC, industrial equipment, or manufacturing; OR a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in HVAC, industrial equipment, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with GD&T, design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, engineering change management, and PLM, ERP, or document control systems.
• Demonstrate a customer-focused, innovative, and quality-driven approach.
• Communicate effectively and follow company safety and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering documentation for HVAC components and assemblies.
• Translate product requirements and specifications into practical, manufacturable design solutions.
• Support product development from concept through prototype, testing, validation, and production release.
• Contribute design concepts that improve product efficiency, reliability, serviceability, and customer value.
• Apply mechanical design, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing-method knowledge to deliver quality designs.
• Use drafting and design standards, practices, methods, and processes to create accurate engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, laboratory, and project teams.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials, drawing revisions, and controlled engineering documentation.
• Lead smaller project tasks and identify and resolve design issues.

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 for volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree