Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer
About The Position
As a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer at Trane, you will be responsible for designing the equipment and systems that support Trane's mission of creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions. You will lead engineering teams, develop concepts for new and improved commercial HVAC products, and solve complex technical problems, leading to the production of sustainable new products. Join a team that applies experimental and computational methods to develop best-in-class Trane Commercial HVAC products and enabling technologies while addressing acoustic, structural, and vibration challenges. The primary focus areas of this role include structural integrity, structural dynamics, vibration simulation, and testing. You will work closely with various product and technology development teams and with global Engineering support center personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5-years of acoustics or NVH work experience
- Formal coursework in mechanics of materials, vibration, structural dynamics, numerical simulation methods, digital signal processing
- Experience in structural engineering design, technical problem-solving with simulation and tests
- Knowledge in the design, testing, and optimization for dynamics of machinery
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication and project management skills
- Must be able to work on multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree or Ph.D.
- Experience with ANSYS, Siemens SimCenter or Siemens Test.Lab
- Knowledge and experience in correlating simulation models and test data
- Experience in data acquisition systems, both hardware and software, as well as mechanical strain measurement
- Experience with HVAC products, compressors, fans and sheet metal structures
Responsibilities
- Lead and carry out the advancement of the Acoustics & Mechanics Engineering function, encompassing technology in both computational and experimental tools and methodologies applicable to Commercial HVAC products.
- Deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.
- Plan, conduct, and supervise work related to developing structural and structural dynamic simulation models, including prediction of structural modes, dynamic response, stress, strain, deformation, fatigue, etc., using finite element (FEA) and/or other methods.
- Plan, conduct, and supervise various structural and structural dynamic tests, including structural modal analysis, steady state and transient vibration, rotating machinery, strength tests, component fatigue, data collection, and analysis.
- Correlate simulation or other prediction models with test data to improve prediction accuracy and validate models.
- Develop and improve standard work and design guidelines related to structural design, simulation, testing, and similar work.
- Work closely with product engineers to design reliable and durable products.
- Work closely with test engineers and technicians, including understanding and prioritizing test requests, designing and proposing appropriate tests, supervising test implementations, assuring data validity and interpretation, and documenting work in formal reports.
- Act as a member of various product and technology development teams to design reliable and durable products.
- Support and successfully accomplish annual corporate objectives for individuals and teams.
- Effectively utilize personal project management techniques and available technical skills and resources for success.
- Work closely with and mentor other engineering resources globally.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
- Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- Paid time off (up to 15 vacation days)
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
- 401K match
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs
- Tuition assistance
- Student debt support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
