Product Lifecycle (Mechanical) Engineer

trane technologies•Kentwood, MI
•$65,200 - $118,860•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Lifecycle (Mechanical) Engineer at Trane Technologies, you will work with Engineering teams, Test Labs, Factory Manufacturing, and Product Management to create competitive designs for Trane Commercial HVAC equipment. The role requires technical expertise to support and lead product design projects, product validation testing, root-cause analysis for quality and reliability issues, interpretation of technical agency standards, and work in accordance with standard engineering and stage-gate PDP practices. The engineer develops and validates product designs that satisfy performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements; evaluates and implements process improvements and cost reductions; selects robust, cost-effective components; supports system integration and engineering reviews; and manages bills of materials in a PLM system.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in an engineering discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading technical aspects of product design projects, validation testing, implementation, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop product designs that meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
  • Review technical feasibility of product and internal requirements.
  • Lead VAVE activities to evaluate process improvements and cost reductions, and implement resulting product design changes.
  • Design and select robust, cost-effective components and develop engineering specifications.
  • Complete system integration tasks, including engineering design and specifications, supporting creation of layouts, and participating in design reviews.
  • Support engineering teams, including engineers, designers, and lab technicians.
  • Develop laboratory test plans and analyze test data to ensure product performance and quality.
  • Create and manage BOM structures in a PLM system.
  • Lead technical aspects of product design projects, validation testing, implementation, and root-cause analysis.
  • Deliver technical designs and lead design reviews to meet project and product requirements.
  • Interpret technical agency standards and conduct projects in accordance with engineering and stage-gate PDP practices.

Benefits

  • Health insurance for the employee and family, effective on day one.
  • Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
  • 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. Benefits may vary by site, collective bargaining agreement, and local or state regulations.
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