Senior Mechanical Engineer

Trane Technologies • Bloomington, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home.

Thermo King is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in advancing our North America Trailer Platform. In this role, you will collaborate cross‑functionally across multiple regions and work closely with our global manufacturing facilities, dealerships, and customers. You’ll take the lead in delivering major New Product Development programs that achieve critical performance and Quality/Cost/Delivery targets, while also shaping how new technologies meet evolving market needs. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to influence product direction, support Q&R, Sustaining, and VAVE engineering teams, and partner with functions such as Product Management, Manufacturing, and Field Service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 6-years experience in engineering or product development is required.
• Background in structural design, analysis, GD&T, and development required. Experience with structural design on industrial equipment would be an advantage.
• Experience with manufacturing principles including Design for Manufacturing expected. Knowledge of sheet metal, weldment, stamping, casting/machining manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects. History of delivering programs that meet QCD targets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with structural analysis software preferred.
• Pro/Engineer or Creo proficiency preferred and Windchill PLM is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Generate, evaluate, analyze, and develop design concepts for structural components and assemblies (sheet metal, weldments, castings, stampings, etc.) to meet new product requirements provided by Product Management.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering designs, drawings, dimensioning / tolerancing scheme, documentation and BOMs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various Engineering support groups to develop technical management plan with mitigation plan for technical risks.
• Match existing and new technologies to market needs and opportunities.
• Support Program Management Office in the development and execution of project and resource plans, or in the case of smaller scale projects, the Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible to develop, maintain and execute these plans.
• Ensure that DFMEA and DVPR processes are adhered to. Ensure Laboratory and field testing activities adhere to our product development processes.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional (Test lab, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Service, etc.), cross-business unit Design Engineering and Manufacturing groups, and key suppliers to meet project deliverables.
• Multi-region travel up to 5% may be required.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• 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 along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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