AI Engineering Leader

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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.

• Davidson, NC or La Crosse, WI
• From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues.
• On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires

• 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!

Trane Technologies is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader for our AI in Engineering group, to architect, lead, and execute global AI and machine learning initiatives across the enterprise. This critical leadership role demands strategic acumen, technical depth, and a track record of shaping and delivering transformative AI solutions within engineering for product development, spanning hardware, software and systems. The Director of AI in Engineering will drive the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence to accelerate innovation, optimize product development, and enable operational excellence  a senior leader, you will champion cross-functional collaboration, ethical governance, and thought leadership—directly influencing the technology roadmap and long-term success of Trane Technologies.

• Set the enterprise-wide vision for AI in Engineering, in partnership with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Champion the execution and deployment of global AI engineering projects to accelerate adoption of AI technologies across products and engineering processes.
• Serve as the senior technical spokesperson; communicate vision, progress, and measurable results to executive management, board, and external partners.
• Lead enterprise-wide AI governance structures, including oversight of data science and generative AI initiatives via the Data Science Steering Committee.
• Ensure ethical stewardship of AI; uphold corporate values, compliance, and responsible use across all deployments.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a world-class international AI engineering organization; set clear priorities, drive accountability, and attract top technical talent.
• Allocate and manage large, multi-million-dollar budgets and resources, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Integrate generative AI, machine learning, and advanced data management into modern software practices (Dev Ops, CI/CD).
• Architect advanced engineering workflows and systems, driving continuous improvement and breakthrough innovation in design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Anticipate and evaluate emerging trends in AI, proactively identifying disruptive technologies and translation opportunities for engineering and manufacturing domains.
• Translate complex, ambiguous business challenges into actionable requirements, prioritizing high-impact projects and delivering clear, risk-mitigated plans.
• Institute robust metrics and KPIs to measure impact, ROI, and adoption of AI technologies across products and processes.
• Leverage Trane Technologies’ Business Operating System for structured program management and global process alignment.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with internal engineering, product, and support teams, and promote knowledge transfer and…