Unit Controls Technical Lead

Trane Technologies•La Crosse, WI
•Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring an experienced Unit Controls Technical Lead to lead functional product development for new or enhanced HVAC controls products and features. The role ensures that technical and regulatory objectives are met through the new product and technology development process, and designs and evaluates new or existing engineering products in collaboration with Equipment Mechanical Engineers. The position serves as the controls technical engineering core team member on cross-functional projects, leading technical design and product definition related to technical requirements. It requires working knowledge of controls and related systems, effective collaboration and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines and customer needs. The role is onsite Monday through Thursday; on Fridays, employees may choose their work location based on work requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience in engineering product development.
  • Experience leading or participating in an embedded software project or enterprise software development project.
  • Working knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, HMI, communication networks, and distributed networked systems.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols and their associated architectures and topologies.
  • Experience with requirements management tools.
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems and components.
  • Strong leadership, verbal English, technical written English, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Reliable planning and good attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, make decisions, learn, think rationally, exercise good judgment, and cope with stress.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of DFSS techniques.
  • INCOSE certification.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the controls technical engineering core team member on cross-functional projects.
  • Lead technical design and create product definitions related to technical requirements.
  • Ensure technical and regulatory objectives are met through the new product and technology development process.
  • Design and evaluate new or existing engineering products in collaboration with Equipment Mechanical Engineers.
  • Follow established new product development procedures and guidelines, leveraging shared organizational knowledge and experience.
  • Use effective communication and facilitation skills inside and outside the development team.
  • Meet short- and long-term deadlines and effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrate leadership and teamwork, especially with geographically dispersed teams, and contribute effectively in an open, consensus-oriented environment.
  • Maintain a results-oriented focus on team performance and a cooperative, professional temperament.

Benefits

  • Health insurance.
  • Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
  • Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
  • Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
  • Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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