Modeling and Simulation Engineer

trane technologies • La Crosse, WI

10d • $77,963 - $109,340 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Trane Technologies as a Modeling and Simulation Engineer and support HVAC product development through engineering analysis, modeling, and the maintenance and development of engineering software tools. The role involves working with experienced engineers to analyze laboratory data, validate calculations, and improve engineering tools. HVAC fundamentals and engineering aptitude are emphasized over software development experience, with guidance and on-the-job learning provided.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields with at least three years of relevant experience in HVAC engineering, thermal systems, modeling, or engineering analysis.
• Solid foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, with a basic understanding of HVAC or refrigeration systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering data and perform accurate calculations, demonstrated through academic projects, laboratory work, internships, or employment.
• Deep familiarity with experimental testing procedures, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, and flow), and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Basic programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C#, C/C++, or a similar language; coursework and project experience are acceptable.
• Analytical problem-solving, clear communication, teamwork, and willingness to learn engineering software maintenance and development.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to HVAC testing, model validation, or tools such as Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink, or GT-Suite.
• Some hands-on experience with C#/Visual Studio or Oracle SQL/PL/SQL.
• Familiarity with WPF, WCF, Excel VBA, or Git.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermal-sciences and refrigeration-cycle fundamentals to evaluate HVAC component and system performance.
• Support steady-state and transient model development and validation, compare predictions with test results, and investigate differences.
• Analyze laboratory data, calculate performance metrics, and check units, data quality, and physical consistency.
• Maintain engineering software through assigned bug fixes, calculation updates, and small feature improvements, with technical guidance and code review.
• Help troubleshoot calculation and application issues, and test changes against reference calculations and representative datasets.
• Collaborate with laboratory, product, and software engineers.
• Assist with user support, documentation, version control, and releases.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level