HVAC Laboratory Product Development Technician
At Trane Technologies™ 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.
Job Summary:
Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an on-site position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) as an HVAC Laboratory Product Development Technician II. Your primary function in this position is testing parts for New Product Development (NPD), Sustainability, and Quality Improvement projects, in addition to some agency compliance. Your Technician role will support Trane Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products. The position requires problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other Lab and Engineering team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support product development activities by operating Commercial HVAC equipment, controlling test facilities, and collecting experimental test data, with guidance from senior laboratory staff.
- Lead or assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental Commercial HVAC equipment and components, following engineering, agency, and test requirements.
- Work with Test Engineering and other Technicians to install and utilize laboratory test equipment including data acquisition systems, power analyzers, flow equipment, pressure, and temperature measurement devices.
- Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of Trane Commercial HVAC facilities and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An associate's Degree in HVAC from an accredited school and at least 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
- EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified
Key Competencies:
- Strong grasp of refrigeration-related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is required.
- Demonstrates basic to advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories Proficient understanding of schematics, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow current work instructions and applicable test standards.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to speak and listen effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organization.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
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.