Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

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. We boldly go. Join us at Thermo King as a Sr. Modeling and Simulation Engineer and be a part of the future of product design! As a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will push the boundaries of virtual engineering to develop reliable Transport HVAC product designs. Emphasizing structural durability, you will use cutting-edge computational and experimental methods to tackle challenging structural and vibration problems. Collaborating with dynamic product and technology development teams and global engineering support center personnel, your work will shape the foundation of our industry. Come and make your mark on the forefront of innovation!

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and supervise work related to developing structural simulation models in support of requirement verification or failure mode mitigation for New Product Development (NPD) or Quality Driven Productivity (QDP) projects.
• Follow and/or develop standard work and design guidelines related to structural design of system, components, and joints, including but not limited to fasteners and material selections.
• Act as a core member of the various product and technology development teams to design reliable and durable products following Modeling and Simulation team standard work.
• Work closely with test engineers and technicians, including understanding and prioritizing test requests, designing and proposing the appropriate test, discussing and supervising test implementations, assuring the validity of the data and its interpretation, and documenting the work in formal reports.
• Lead and carry out the advancement and growth of the Modeling and Simulation Team, encompassing technology in both computational and experimental tools and methodologies applicable to Transport HVAC products.
• Support and successfully accomplish annual corporate objectives for individuals and teams.
• Effectively utilize personal project management techniques and utilize the available technical skills and resources necessary for success.
• Work closely and mentor other engineering resources globally.
• Act as a representative to promote the concepts of structural reliability and how they relate to product designs.
• Some overnight travel will be required (probably less than 10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering (with focus in Structural Integrity) and at least 10 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Master's Degree or Ph.D. with five years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Formal coursework in structural dynamic, structural mechanics, advanced strength of materials, and digital signal processing required.
• Experience in structural engineering, both simulation and test is highly desirable.
• Knowledge in the design, testing, and optimization for durability and reliability of machinery is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in correlating simulations models and test data are required.
• Must be a strong team player, with inclusive mindset.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills are required.
• Must be able to work on multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in composites, and/or electronics structural and thermal durability/reliability is desirable.
• Experience in structural data acquisition systems, both hardware and software, as well as mechanical strain measurement, are preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in ANSYS, Hyperworks, Nastran, Siemens Test.Lab, Siemens SimCenter, and nCode would be considered a plus.
• Experience in Transport HVAC products, engines, fans and compressors is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including 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.