Senior Power Electronics Engineer

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.

Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

 

 

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

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!  

Where is the work: 

This position will follow our Standard Schedule:  4 days in the office, 1 day flex work location.

Job Summary:

This Senior Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for integrating variable speed drives into Trane Commercial HVAC equipment and providing technical direction to the power electronics application team.  This Senior Engineering position is responsible for all application aspects for power electronic devices:  New Product Development, Lifecycle Maintenance and Quality, including device selection, recommendations and sizing, defining device application specification, component level qualification of devices, system level qualification of devices, tuning of drive/motor pairings, parameter settings and troubleshooting factory and field issues.

What you will do:

• Qualify VFDs for use in Trane HVAC products.
• Technical mentor and coach
• Develop standard work, standard processes, and best practices.
• Apply variable speed drives to HVAC equipment, especially compressors and fans.
• Interface unit level controls and safety features to the drive.
• Optimize VFD cooling for product specific needs.
• Analyze motor-drive compatibility and tune the electrical system for optimal performance.
• Write specifications for electrical components in the motor-drive system.
• Conduct qualification testing of the motor-drive system.
• Provide lifecycle support of the product, including field and factory problem resolution.
• Work as part of multi-functional development team to meet overall program goals.
• Approximately 5 - 10% overnight travel is required. 

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5-years of variable frequency drive (VFD) or EC motors application work experience is required.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$75,700.00 - $156,200.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commisison 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.

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.