Test/Tech Support Engineer - 2nd Shift

trane technologies • Kentwood, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Join Trane Technologies as a 2nd Shift Test/Tech Support Engineer! In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.
Shift hours are Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am EST.
Thrive at work and at home:
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.
Learn more about our benefits here!
The Manufacturing Engineering Run Test Technician is responsible for ongoing support of Testers in the Grand Rapids facility. Including the following activities.
Maintain ongoing communication with plants to ensure that tester and product issues are identified, prioritized, and resolved through coordination with the System, Software, IT, and Plant teams.
Take on a technical role in resolving issues related to Universal Testers and product, liaising with key cross-functional roles. Work with UT Team for updating tester requirements, design, validation, and verification documentation as part of the resolution process.
Support the implementation of upgrades and improvements to existing testers. Communicate with plant and product development team members to ensure tester requirements are properly identified and met.
Assist in the development of tester improvements and upgrades by creating design documentation, including system diagrams, schematics, test sequences, and validation and verification plans.
Identify and implement improvement opportunities to support plant customers, including process and technical enhancements.
Develop knowledge of key HVAC systems and components that need to be tested, including Trane controls, electro-mechanical power components, electrical wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors, overloads, variable frequency drives, solid-state starters, wye-delta starters, compressors, evaporators, condensers, indoor fans, outdoor fans, gas heat, electric heat, and proprietary components.
This candidate must have the technical expertise to develop and lead tester design projects, supervise product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality and reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards, and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering practices. Success in this role will be achieved by developing strong working relationships with the plant personnel and internal engineering organizations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in HVAC, Electrical or a 2-year equivalent degree program at an accredited school preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interest in HVAC applications and operating conditions for refrigeration equipment.
• Strong interest in Manufacturing Plant Systems and Processes in support of Universal Testers.
• Competency in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Competency in Test Systems and SCADA applications.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for any Test-related issues with the Production team.
• Resolve Universal Tester-related issues with current testers.
• Escalate issues to team leadership.
• Identify plant issues and drive/support resolution with UT Engineers.
• Recommend and implement improvements to tester-related processes.
• Support Test Engineers for product changes.
• Coordinate with Tester Engineering on schematics, system diagrams, and test sequence changes.
• Provide support beyond normal working hours as 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees