Universal Test System Engineer

trane technologies•Kentwood, MI

1d•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. The Universal Test System Engineer is responsible for ongoing support of Testers in the Trane North America Plants, primarily focused in Grand Rapids, MI. Including the following activities: Maintaining ongoing communication with Plants to ensure that tester issues are being identified, prioritized and resolved by coordination and with System, Software, IT and Plant Tester Engineers. Taking the Technical and System Engineering Lead role for resolving Universal Tester related issues and liaising with key cross functional roles. Updating tester Requirements, Design, Validation and Verification Documentation as part of the resolution process. Leading Teams to implement upgrades and improvements of existing testers. Communicating with Plant and Product Development Team members to ensure tester requirements are properly identified and met. Taking Technical and System Engineering responsibility for the development of tester improvements and upgrades, developing Design Documentation including system diagrams, schematics, test sequences, validation and verification plans. Utilizing Universal Tester Team Processes to design and develop improvements to existing tester ensuring that delivery is on time, on cost and meeting customer requirements. Identification and implementation of improvement opportunities in support of Plant Customers, including Process and Technical Improvements Developing knowledge of key HVAC systems and components that will 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 along with 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

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technologies 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 required.
Competency in Test Systems and SCADA applications
Ability to lead a team or work as a member of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must be tenacious with quality and customer service orientation.
Knowledge of the appropriate product safety and design standards; including but not limited to UL/CSA 1995, UL508, UL508A, National Electric Code, ANSI Z21.47, ASHRAE 90.1, etc.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma trained or certified a plus but is not required.
Basic experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

First Point of Contact for any Universal Tester Related Issues with the Tester Engineers in the Trane NA Plants
Resolution of any Universal Tester Related Issues with current testers.
Escalation of Issue to Team Leadership and Tester Engineering Team
Identification of Plant Issues to System and Software Engineers, driving and supporting resolution.
Recommendations and improvements to Tester related Processes
Supporting Tester Engineers for Product Changes
Training of New Tester Engineers
Leading Upgrades and Improvements of existing Universal Testers
Co-coordinating with Tester Engineering on schematics, system diagrams and test sequence changes as appropriate.
In support of the Plants and Tester Engineering Team schedules, this role may require additional hours beyond 40 hours as well as support outside of normal working hours.