HVAC Product Development Technician Intern

Job Summary

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an onsite position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) in La Crosse, Wisconsin as an HVAC Product Development Technician Intern
. Your primary function in this temporary position is testing of New Product Development (NPD), sustainability, and quality improvement projects, in addition to some agency compliance. The technician role will support the qualification of 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.

On‑Site (5 days)

Hourly, $22.00 per hour, overtime eligible. Hours are flexible to accommodate school schedule, with a preference for at least 15–20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer.

• 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 under guidance from senior laboratory staff.
• Assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental Commercial HVAC equipment and components, following engineering, agency, and test requirements.
• Assist Test Engineering and other Technicians in installing and utilizing laboratory test equipment including data acquisition systems, power analyzers, flow equipment, and pressure, temperature measurement devices.
• Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of Trane Commercial HVAC technologies and equipment.

• Currently and actively enrolled in an Associate Degree program in HVAC or a 2‑year equivalent HVAC degree program at an accredited school.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required; desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic preferred.
• EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified.

• Basic grasp of refrigeration‑related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting preferred.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of measuring/inspection instruments and mechanical/electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories.
• Basic 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 help solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables when limited standardization exists.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced team environment.

• Benefits begin on Day One for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs.
• Family‑building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401(k) match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

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.