Designer III

Overview

As a Designer III at Trane Technologies, you will be a key member of a high‑performing team of product development engineers and designers supporting the mechanical design and development of HVAC products. This role involves creating detailed design documentation, 3D models, and production drawings that translate engineering requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.

• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering documentation for HVAC components and assemblies.
• Translate product requirements and specifications into practical, manufacturable design solutions.
• Support product development from concept through prototype, testing, validation, and production release.
• Contribute innovative design concepts that improve product efficiency, reliability, serviceability, and overall customer value.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical design, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods to deliver quality designs.
• Use drafting and design standards, practices, methods, and processes to create accurate engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, lab, and project teams.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials, drawing revisions, and controlled engineering documentation.
• Lead smaller project tasks and identify and resolve design issues.
• Maintain proficiency in CAD and related engineering applications.
• Demonstrate a customer‑focused, innovative, and quality‑driven approach.
• Communicate effectively and follow company safety and security requirements.

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or Drafting and at least 5 years of mechanical design experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or a manufacturing environment, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of mechanical design experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as PTC Creo, Solid Works, Inventor, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with GD&T, design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, engineering change management, and PLM, ERP, or document control systems.
• Strong technical design capability and sound judgment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to contribute innovative concepts.

Annual base salary range: $72,928.33 – $. Compensation depends on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and, where applicable, union designation.

Benefits begin on day one and include health insurance, holistic wellness programs, fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy assistance, 401(k) match up to 8% company contribution, 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, volunteer and parental leave options, educational and training opportunities, tuition assistance, and student debt support. Benefits may vary by region, business alignment, and employee status.

Monday to Thursday: onsite with colleagues. Friday: choose work location based on job requirements. Company maintains a safe work environment.

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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.