Senior Fan Design Engineer

Trane Technologies • La Crosse, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Fan Design Engineer leads component and system designs for fan systems used in Trane Commercial Airside HVAC products. Typical applications include supply fans and exhaust/return fans for data center, catalog air handler, and terminal products. The role uses creative and innovative design approaches and engineering tools to develop and implement fan and motor technology for different applications, helping improve product efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to choose a work location on Fridays based on work requirements. Domestic travel may be required for up to two weeks at a time, with expected travel of less than 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant engineering work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and orally.
• Proficiency in fan and airflow fundamentals and their relationship to design, modeling, and system effects, including developing bare-fan and in-unit fan performance.
• Ability to apply knowledge of airflow technologies used in HVAC equipment, including Data Center, Catalog Air Handlers, and Terminal products.
• Ability to understand, condense, and organize information to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
• Project management experience and awareness of overall project status, risks, and obstacles to progress.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member or project leader.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with CHVAC equipment or fan applications.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop fan selections and airflow designs for Airside Data Center, Catalog, and Terminal products.
• Lead airflow design verification from concept through validation, including design analysis, performance calculations, detailed drawings, and bills of materials.
• Define and organize laboratory tests and analyze data to support product design and verification.
• Work with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.
• Provide guidance and leadership to product designers and other team members on airflow design and requirements.
• Lead development of the fan strategy with product management and operations to support the Airside product roadmap.
• Create or revise drawings, Engineering Specifications, and bills of material to meet project design requirements.
• Collaborate with product management, operations, and other engineering teams to meet project schedules for Airside development and improvement projects.
• Lead and support development of Risk Assessments and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) for new product design and technology deployment.
• Facilitate and assess technical Design Reviews to ensure product designs properly consider safety, quality, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain technical engineering documentation for customers and future engineering projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• 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: Senior