Commercial Airside Engineer

Trane Technologies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Lexington, KY is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design equipment and systems that support sustainable climate solutions. You will collaborate with engineering teams to develop concepts for new and improved commercial HVAC products and solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities include documenting customer requirements, creating 3D models and drawings, performing design FMEAs, and supporting safe, manufacturable designs with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BS) required.
• 2+ years of experience in product design, validation testing, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work across engineering, design, operations, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Experience in HVAC or related environments preferred; proficiency with standard engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of internal and external customers by documenting and prioritizing requirements.
• Apply technical expertise to solve design problems for HVAC products.
• Participate on project teams to meet performance, reliability, cost and schedule objectives.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including 3D models, BOMs, drawings, and specs.
• Conduct design FMEAs and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Travel domestically and internationally; estimated travel up to 10%.
• Support safe, reliable, and manufacturable designs through risk assessments and design reviews.
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to incorporate DFM principles and support validation.

Skills

2+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

HVAC experience preferred

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

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®andThermo 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:

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

What’s in it for you:

As a Mechanical Engineer at Trane, you will be responsible for designing the equipment and systems that support these goals. You will collaborate with engineering teams, develop concepts for new & improved commercial HVAC products and solve complex technical problems, leading to production of sustainable new products.

What you will do:

• Meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, understanding and prioritizing customer requirements.
• Apply technical expertise to solve design problems or to gauge appropriateness of product to various applications.
• Participate on project teams to meet performance, reliability, cost and schedule objectives.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including 3D models, bills of materials, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct design FMEAs; develop and execute resulting risk mitigation plans.
• Both domestic and international travel may be required. Estimated travel is 10%.
• Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and problem-solving activities to support safe, reliable, and manufacturable designs.

• Help identify and implement design improvements that enhance product quality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.

• Partner with manufacturing engineers to incorporate DFM principles into electrical designs and documentation to improve quality, safety, and assembly efficiency.

• Work with lab engineers to ensure customer witness test readiness and support validation of electrical system performance.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, reliability, and field issues. Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and related product records.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, quality, and product management to support business objectives.

• Support year-over-year cost and margin improvement initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sciences (BS) in Engineering Discipline.
• 2+ years experience contributing to technical aspects of product design projects, validation testing, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, design, operations, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make progress across concurrent assignments.
• Experience in HVAC, air handling equipment, or related engineered product environments preferred. Proficiency with standard engineering and business software tools.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$100,000.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

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. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.