2027 Technical Sales Intern - Controls

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

Job summary

Trane Technologies offers a 12-week Summer internship designed to develop your technical, business, sales engineering, leadership, and communication skills. You will gain exposure to a full line of commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC equipment and building management controls, while interacting with Sales Account Managers and mentors to learn the sales process.

The program targets enrolled undergraduates or graduates, with opportunities across Service, Equipment, and Building

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree for the entire internship duration.
• Preferred fields include Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, Engineering.
• Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore year before the internship start.
• U.S. citizen or work authorization without sponsorship needed now or later.
• Posting covers multiple opportunities across roles and locations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Sales Account Managers and customers.
• Understand design, application and sale of HVAC systems, controls, parts and services.
• Attend sales meetings, business functions, and customer meetings with mentors.
• Be hands-on in the steps sales engineers take from start to finish during the internship.
• Develop relationships with customers and act as daily contact in the solution process.

Skills

IT knowledge

Information Systems

Engineering Technology

Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT/IS/Engineering

Active enrollment as undergrad/grad student

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

On-Site (5 days)

What’s in it for you

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in building efficiency and sustainability through our Equipment, Service or Controls / Building Automation offerings. Trane Technologies, the global leader in innovative climate solutions, hands on summer internship allows participants to explore a career in Technical Sales through the following:

A 12-week Summer internship program that will challenge and develop your technical, business, sales engineering, leadership, and communication skills – providing insight into a sales career with Trane Technologies. Gain and interact with the world's most complete line of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and building management controls. Be exposed to the many facets of Trane Technologies’ businesses: Service, Equipment, Building Automation, Application, Fulfillment, and much more. This internship will provide you with the experience to pursue a career in Technical Sales and creates the opportunity to join our industry leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.

What you will do

• Work directly with our industry leading Sales Account Managers and customers.
• Understand the design, application and sale of systems, controls, parts, and services for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
• Attend sales meetings; business functions; sales and service calls; customer meetings alongside experienced account managers and mentors.
• Understand the steps sales engineers take from start to finish on a job and be hands-on in those steps throughout the internship.
• Gain an appreciation for the importance of the relationship with our customers as you work with them as a daily point-of-contact creating a sense of ownership and importance in the solution-making process.

What you will bring

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree throughout the entire duration of the summer internship.
• Preferred in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, Engineering.
• Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore or 2nd year before the start of the summer internship to be eligible for internship positions.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• A passion for continuous learning in technical fields, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding and communicating engineering solutions.
• This posting is for multiple opportunities.
• Some positions may be remote while others may require a hybrid or onsite assignment at one of our facilities across North America.
• Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and have no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI in the previous 3 years. Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Travel: Less than 15% in defined geography.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $21.00 - $30.00 Compensation Type: Hourly Incentive Eligible: No Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.

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. Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as 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 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.

To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]