Lead Refrigeration Systems Engineer

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Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Refrigeration Systems Engineer to join our Trane Commercial Systems organization and responsible for all aspects of equipment design and component integration for Trane Commercial Water-to-Water product lines. This includes having the technical expertise to model system performance, support new technology projects, create system and subsystem DFMEA documentation, develop and lead product design, supervise product validation testing, and drive quality and reliability issues to root cause.

This position interacts with other functional resource groups to support product design and integration, such as Compressor Engineering, Thermal Systems, Controls, Electrical, Manufacturing, etc. To be successful, this Lead Refrigeration Systems Engineer will need to collaborate closely with Chiller Engineering teams located in La Crosse, WI and Pueblo, CO along with support organizations located in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India.

• Design and innovate HVAC refrigeration systems with a focus on achieving performance standards, meeting sustainability targets, complying with regulatory requirements, attaining quality goals, and adhering to cost targets.
• Lead projects, typically involving major system development consistent with the company gate review process, to plan, conduct, and coordinate engineering assignments, prepare schedules, report status to leadership, and meet project milestones.
• Create and execute computer models to simulate and predict unit performance. Analyze system issues using appropriate modeling tools and techniques. Where needed, collaborate with modeling and simulation specialists to develop new tools.
• Govern and lead design reviews through processes such as FMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, and Risk Analysis.
• Create mechanical designs for systems and subsystems that leverage chiller and heat pump architecture and meet agency, code, structural, and serviceability requirements.
• Incorporate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) features to support efficient factory build processes.
• Develop laboratory test plans, conduct testing, analyze test data, including use of Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis techniques, and applying Design for Reliability principles, and interpret results and execute design updates based on the results.
• Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering tasks working independently as an expert with minimal supervision.
• Serve as subject matter expert on capabilities to improve existing systems and processes. Collaborate with and influence product teams to achieve common objectives.
• Provide intensive technical guidance and leadership to less experienced professionals or technicians and other team members.
• Develop and document HVAC system level modes, sequence of operations, and other system level control requirements.
• Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane…