Controls Product Technical Lead

Trane Technologies; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Unit Controls Product Technical Lead to join our team by the Mississippi River. You will help shape the next generation of HVAC equipment controls, delivering energy-efficient, reliable solutions that minimize operating costs and environmental impact.

The role requires collaboration with mechanical engineers, software teams, and marketing to align feasibility, cost, and customer demand.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering product development.
• Experience leading or involvement in embedded or enterprise software projects.
• Strong planning, attention to detail and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures objectives are met through the new product/technology development process.
• Designs and evaluates engineering products with Mechanical Engineers.
• Generates functional specifications for software engineers.
• Assesses feasibility, cost-effectiveness and customer demand for new/existing products.
• Organizes, executes and coordinates project team assignments.
• Develops innovative concepts to solve team or schedule problems.
• Participates in project management procedures, guidelines and methods.
• Documents project activities and status to enable timely resolution of issues.
• Serves as controls technical engineering core team member on cross-functional projects.
• Creates product definitions outlining technical requirements.
• Works with knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, HMI, networks and distributed systems.
• Familiar with communication protocols and architectures.
• Uses requirements management tools effectively.
• Communicates clearly inside and outside the development team.
• Adheres to new product development procedures and leverages shared knowledge.
• Meets short- and long-term deadlines and internal/external needs.
• Demonstrates leadership and teamwork across geographically dispersed teams.
• Works well in an open, consensus-driven environment and focuses on results.
• Maintains composure under stress when dealing with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Embedded software

Leadership

English skills

HVAC knowledge

DFSS techniques

INCOSE cert

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

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.

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

A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.

Trane Technologies

is currently seeking a Unit Controls Product Technical Lead to join our Trane team in La Crosse WI, on the beautiful Mississippi River. This team is creating the next generation, industry leading HVAC equipment controls. Our customers know Trane’s reputation to deliver industry leading, energy efficient and reliable solutions to minimize operating costs while reducing environmental impact to the world.

What You Will Do

• Ensures that technical and regulatory objectives are met through our new product/technology development process.
• Designs and evaluates new and/or existing engineering products by cohesively working with Equipment Mechanical Engineers.
• Generates functional specifications for software engineers to ensure the design intent is implemented.
• Confers withmanagement, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Responsible for organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of project team members.
• Develop innovative concepts and approaches to solving team or schedule problems.
• Participate in the development and use of project management procedures, guidelines and methods.
• Document project activities, issues, concerns and status to keep management informed and enable timely resolution of project problems.
• Serve as the controls technical engineering core team member on cross functional projects.
• Creates product definition relating to technical requirements by leading technical design.
• Working knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, HMI, communication networks, and distributed networked systems.
• Knowledge of various communication protocols and the various architectures and topologies associated with them.
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Utilize effective communication and facilitation skills both, inside and outside of the development team.
• Follows established new product development procedures and guidelines to leverage shared organizational knowledge and experience.
• Ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaming skills especially with geographically dispersed teams .
• Works effectively in an open, consensus-oriented, team environment .
• Results-oriented with an emphasis on achieving team performance.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers and colleagues.

What You Will Bring

• BS or MS degree in Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering product development.
• Experience leading or involvement in an embedded software project or enterprise software development project.
• Reliable planner with good attention to detail.
• Strong leadership along with good verbal English, technical written English and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems and Components.
• Knowledge of DFSS techniques.
• INCOSE Certification is a plus.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$97,406.66 - $135,834.99

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.