Senior Mechanical Engineer, Refrigeration

Join Thermo King as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis, MN. In this position, you will lead the refrigeration subsystem for the Thermo King Truck portfolio, supporting diverse product development projects and applying strong engineering principles to create solutions for demanding customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple engineering programs to provide deep hands‑on technical contributions.
• Develop DFMEAs & Design Verification Plans (DVP), execute test plans, and analyze and summarize test results.
• Generate, evaluate, and analyze design concepts for refrigeration, drive system & mechanical subsystems, collaborating closely with other engineers.
• Develop and lead project plans, prioritize engineering activities, and define clear technical requirements in collaboration with product development teams and key suppliers.
• Present technical recommendations and design materials in formal engineering design reviews and project gate reviews.
• Contribute to system and architecture design decisions by performing analyses and evaluating technical tradeoffs.
• Execute and support subsystem integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering support groups to develop technical management plans, including mitigation strategies for identified technical risks.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Test Lab, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Service) and cross‑business unit Engineering and Manufacturing partners, as well as key suppliers, to achieve project deliverables.
• Ensure engineering designs, drawings, Bills of Materials, test plans/reports, and project documentation are complete, accurate, and up to standard.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for truck applications, sustaining engineering, and manufacturing, assisting dealers, customers, plant teams, and Product Management with application‑related questions.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 7 years of experience in engineering or product development.
• Experience in Refrigeration and Air conditioning is a plus.
• Solid understanding and practical application of Systems Engineering principles, including system architecture, interface management, and technical tradeoff evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration technologies, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with Pro/Engineer or Creo and Windchill PLM is an advantage.
• Demonstrated capability in system‑level problem solving, root‑cause analysis, and risk identification/mitigation.

Annual Base Salary Range: $81,800.00 – $. Compensation type:
Salary. Incentive Eligible:
No. Sales Commission Eligible:
No. (Disclaimer:
Compensation may vary based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel, and union designation.)

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401(k) match up to 6% plus additional 2% core contribution, for a total company contribution of up to 8%.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
• Benefits may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

This is a safety-sensitive role. The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require additional drug screening.

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. At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment.

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