Application Engineer

FI1 Trane Finland Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an Application Engineer to develop complex thermal system applications, selecting optimal chillers and heat pumps, and designing hydraulic and control systems for projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with sales, service, and project teams, using engineering tools and scripts to improve selection accuracy while delivering energy and CO2 calculations. Frequent site visits may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Aeronautic Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience in thermal systems engineering, preferably HVAC (chillers/heat pumps).
• Ability to use design software and write simple scripts.

Responsibilities

• Complex selection and sizing of thermal system equipment (chillers and heat-pumps).
• Designing hydraulic and control systems for projects.
• Collaborate with Equipment Sales and Service Sales Engineers before sales and with project teams after order fulfillment.
• Develop relationships with design engineers and manage consultant relationships.
• Write scripts to automate and improve design tools.
• Perform energy, investment and CO2 calculations.
• Lead complex thermal system pre-sales projects.
• Build deep knowledge of data center cooling or district heating plants.

Skills

Thermal systems engineering

HVAC experience

Education

Technical University Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Aeronautic Engineering or similar

Tools

Selection and design software

Scripting

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.

Role Summary

Application Engineer is responsible for developing complex thermal system applications to meet customer needs. In your daily work, you will be selecting the most optimal chiller / heat-pump equipment (or set of equipment), designing hydraulic and control systems in a project base environment.

Responsibilities

• Complex selection and sizing of thermal system equipment (chillers and heat-pumps)
• Designing and developing complex thermal systems including Trane equipment, hydraulic and control side
• Working in a close co-operation with Equipment Sales and Service Sales Engineers before the sales transaction, and project manager / order fulfillment team after the sales transaction
• Work very closely with design engineering firms, and manage their relationships plus actively seek and build new design engineer consultant relationships
• Be the expert in using complex thermal system selection and design tools
• Being able to write shorts scripts to automate and improve existing selection and design tools
• Perform energy, investment and CO2 reduction calculations
• Lead complex thermal system pre-sales projects
• Build a deep application knowledge (e.g. about data center cooling systems, or district heating heat-recovery plants)
• Partner with the rest of organization to resolve customer complaints
• In close collaboration with other departments and employees to continuously grow the level of customer satisfaction, by ensuring overall superb customer experience.
• Constantly monitor market trends and benchmark against competitors in the assigned territory, feed this information back to the management
• If necessary, prepare and participate in marketing activities, such as exhibitions, customer events, etc.
• Act in compliance with the company policies, processes and procedures
• Adhere to high ethical standards of doing business and unconditionally following the company Ethics and Compliance rules

Requirements

• Technical University Degree - Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Aeronautic Engineering or similar field
• Proven experience in thermal systems engineering - preferably in HVAC area e.g., chillers, heat pumps etc.
• Skilled in using selection and design software, plus capable of programming simple scripts
• Project management skills and practical experience
• Thermal systems application knowledge is highly preferable (e.g. district heating heat-recovery plants, industrial refrigeration / heating, data center cooling etc)
• Self-motivated candidate with pro-active approach to improve the way things are done
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision i.e., complete tasks with minimum guidance and supervision.
• Good team player
• Communicative Finnish and English.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, along with high integrity and capacity to deal with changing priorities.
• Highly autonomous and organized.
• The most of the work happens at Trane office but the work also includes frequent design engineer and customer site visits

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 protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share. Learn more about what we do & how we do it.

Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.

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

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