Compressor Application Engineering, Team Lead

Compressor Application Engineering Team Lead

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of Trane and OEM compressor offerings, including performance, cost, availability, design limitations, and application constraints.
• Recommend compressors for use in Trane equipment and ensure selections align with CHVAC system requirements.
• Validate compressor applicability through analysis, qualification review, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Partner closely with OEMs and Trane Applied Compression to understand short- and long-term compressor roadmaps.
• Provide strategic insights to support CHVAC's compressor portfolio planning and prioritization.
• Contribute to MRD development for new compressor initiatives and NPD programs.

• Coordinate with ACC to understand qualification plans, results, and compressor capability limits.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to equipment teams to support efficient, high-quality application of compressors in NPD and ETO contexts.

• Build strong relationships with Product Engineering, Technology Integration, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and the ACC.
• Communicate compressor recommendations clearly, transparently, and with strong justification based on data and engineering principles.
• Support issue resolution during design, test, and early factory builds.

• Lead and mentor the Compressor Application Engineering team.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to application engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in application tools, practices, and decision-making processes.

• High-quality, consistent compressor recommendations aligned with performance, cost, availability, and lifecycle needs.
• Strong alignment between compressor application decisions and OEM/Trane technology roadmaps.
• Effective integration of compressor qualification learnings into portfolio strategy.
• Clear, timely communication with cross-functional partners.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline) and at least 5-years of engineering experience in CHVAC systems, compressors or related product development is required.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA is a plus.

• Experience with compressor and/or HVAC system qualification or development (Trane or OEM).
• Familiarity with CHVAC portfolio planning, MRD development and NPD/BOS processes.
• Customer- or factory-facing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership or project leadership experience.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence outcomes.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$97,406.66 - $

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

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 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.

Disclaimer:
Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

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…