Senior Lab Automation Engineer
About The Position
As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The company invites individuals who dare to see impactful possibilities in global challenges and wish to contribute to a better future to join them. This role is for a highly skilled and seasoned Senior Lab Automation Engineer to join the Lab Automation team. In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership spanning project planning, implementation, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise in SCADA systems, software development, and industrial hardware integration. You will deliver strategic direction to lab management and work collaboratively with the lab engineering team to maintain alignment with current and emerging standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related degree plan.
- At least 5 years of work experience in industrial automation and/or control systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, VB.NET, Java, or Python.
- Proficiency in object orientation and the software development life cycle.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with basic electronics.
- Knowledge of at least one industrial automation hardware platform (e.g., National Instruments, Allen Bradley, Modicon, General Electric).
- Experience programming industrial automation PLC/PAC software (e.g., LabVIEW, Rockwell Automation CompactLogix, MicroLogix, General Electric Proficy ME).
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in using the Ignition SCADA platform.
- Understanding of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with embedded systems.
- Experience with laboratory testing standards and methodologies (e.g., AHRI, UL, ANSI, ISO17025).
- Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts, principles, and toolsets.
Responsibilities
- Implement SCADA solutions that adhere to Lab Automation team standards.
- Provide technical leadership of engineering lab test facility automation projects.
- Provide technical support to engineering lab test facilities by diagnosing and resolving issues with both hardware and software platforms.
- Work with all lab teams effectively for sustainment or development of lab test facilities.
- Develop detailed design documents and/or functional requirement specifications for automated SCADA solutions, ensuring they are cost-effective, well-documented, scalable, and aligned with established Lab Automation team standards.
- Operate with minimal supervision.
- Oversee and coordinate the efforts of industrial automation contractors.
Benefits
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family.
- Health insurance.
- Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student debt support.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
- Inclusive culture.
- Limitless opportunities to grow.
- Flexibility to help you balance life’s demands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
