Product Application Engineer - Building Automation

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.

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Where is the work:

Our BrainBox AI Workplace Presence model dedicates specific in-office days each month to focus on relationships, learning and innovation.

 

 

What's in it for you:

A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.

We’re here to make a difference for the climate and that difference requires a particular set of skills. An exciting opportunity awaits the right candidate to join a fast-growing Artificial Intelligence company for the position of Product Application Engineer - Building Automation. Are you fascinated in leveraging AI to gain insight in the behavior of buildings? You will be part of the team that develops, designs, and supports hardware products to implement BrainBox AI solutions in buildings. Up for the challenge? You should be well versed with HVAC control, lighting, and refrigeration systems. Familiar with designing, testing, documenting, and implementing HVAC control and IoT solutions. As well, a bonus if you work in Linux and code in python. Important to be open to share your experience and knowledge. We want our employees to have an open mind and to want to enrich their minds; be curious and always experiment!

Your primary objective is to support the hardware team in designing, configuring, testing, delivering, and maintaining hardware products, whether being newly installed or already deployed in the field.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and test control programs and sequences for IoT devices and control systems
• Remotely implement, support, troubleshoot, test, and commission IoT devices, HVAC control, lighting, and refrigeration systems
• Collaborate with development and algorithm teams to integrate with control systems IoT devices
• Perform analytical testing (QA/QC) for new product validation, stability, and release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and IoT devices
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in IoT technologies and control systems
• Continue to enhance documentation of test procedures and results, step by step guides, product reviews

What you will bring:

• Diploma in mechanical, electrical, or building environments engineering technology or equivalent trade/field experience
• 5-8 years of experience with building automation and HVAC control system, preferably in the IoT domain.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experienced with BMS software, programming, and hardware (Distech, Schneider Electric, Delta Controls, other, etc…)
• In-depth knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical, refrigeration, and building operations
• Experience with commissioning building HVAC automation controls and systems
• Experience with building management system protocols like, BACnet, Modbus, Lonworks
• Strong level of experience with Unix/Linux OS
• Experience navigating, programming, executing commands and scripts in various Linux environments
• Strong IT and networking understanding, configuration, and architecture
• Strong organizational and communication skills, collaborating with multiple departments
• Hands-on experience with electronics, testing equipment, and circuitry
• Experienced building controls panels, wiring, terminations, and working with tools
• Familiar with python programming language
• Familiarity with MQTT and APIs, such as RESTful and Node Red
• Tridium Niagara 4 certified is an asset
• Solution selling and or pre-sales technical support experience is an asset

Language requirements:

• French-English bilingualism is required. 
• In addition to fluency in French, successful candidates must have full professional proficiency in English in order to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or various stakeholders. 

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$108,648.33 - $138,400.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position is imminently available, and qualified candidates will be considered for immediate placement.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.