Controls Product Technical Lead

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Unit Controls Product Technical Lead to join our La Crosse WI team. You will lead the development of next‑gen HVAC controls, defining product requirements and coordinating across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, energy‑efficient solutions.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering, 3+ years in product development, and leadership in embedded software or enterprise projects. Knowledge of HVAC systems and DFSS is essential; INCOSE is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering product development.
• Experience leading or involvement in an embedded software project.
• Strong leadership and English communication skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems.
• DFSS techniques.
• INCOSE Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional product development for HVAC controls and ensure objectives.
• Collaborate with Equipment Mechanical Engineers to design and evaluate products.
• Create functional specifications for software engineers to implement design intent.
• Coordinate with management, production and marketing on feasibility and demand.
• Organize and coordinate assignments of project team members.
• Maintain project documentation and status for timely resolution.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Embedded software

HVAC knowledge

DFSS

English communication

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

INCOSE Certification (nice to have)

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: 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.

The Unit Controls Product Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the functional product development to create new or enhanced HVAC controls products/features.

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 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]