Data Center Controls Design Engineer

Trane Technologies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the Airside Data Center Fan Coil Wall (TCDC) Pod. You will work with cross-functional teams to turn bid support into engineering releases and field-ready documentation.

You will develop controls content, assist with BOM and model generation, and provide production and field support to improve product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in controls engineering, product engineering, or applied system design preferred.
• Experience with HVAC controls or electrical integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support controls engineering activities for the Airside Data Center Fan Coil Wall (TCDC) Pod.
• Support bid, submittal, order release, BOM development, and model generation.
• Develop and support controls design content, integration requirements, and sequence documentation for customer orders.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and design resources to reflect controls requirements in documentation.
• Provide technical support for production and field issues related to controls functionality and integration.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and problem-solving to improve quality and reliability.
• Support engineering changes and standardization related to controls design.
• Contribute to product and process improvements to enhance performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to apply DFM principles to controls designs for better quality and integration during assembly.
• Partner with lab engineers to ensure customer witness test readiness and verify controls performance.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of controls-related quality and field issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, manufacturing, and product management to support order execution and business goals.
• Support year-over-year cost and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Controls engineering

HVAC controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Communication skills

Engineering software tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software tools

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

As a Controls Engineer supporting the Airside Data Center Fan Coil Wall (TCDC) Pod, you will play a key role in the engineering activities that support sales order processing and execution for one of our important data center product platforms. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and support customer-focused engineering execution from bid support through manufacturing release and field issue resolution.

You will contribute to job bidding, submittal generation, BOM development, model generation, controls design execution, sequence support, production support, customer witness testing support, and field support. This position offers broad exposure across the order execution lifecycle and the opportunity to influence product quality, functionality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement through practical controls solutions and ongoing design enhancements.

What You Will Do

• Support controls engineering activities for the Airside Data Center Fan Coil Wall (TCDC) Pod.
• Support job processing activities, including bid support, submittals, order release, BOM development, and model generation.
• Develop and support controls design content, controls integration requirements, and sequence-related documentation for customer orders.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and design resources to ensure controls requirements are accurately reflected in product documentation.
• Provide technical support for production and field issues related to controls functionality and integration.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and problem-solving efforts to improve product quality and reliability.
• Support engineering changes, documentation updates, and standardization efforts related to controls design.
• Contribute to product and process improvements that enhance performance, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to apply DFM principles to controls designs to improve quality, safety, and integration efficiency during assembly.
• Partner with lab engineers to ensure customer witness test readiness and verify controls functionality and sequence performance.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of controls-related quality and field issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, manufacturing, and product management to support order execution and business goals.
• Support year-over-year cost and margin improvement initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field required.
• Three years of experience in controls engineering, product engineering, or applied system design preferred.
• Experience supporting HVAC controls, electrical integration, or related engineered systems preferred.
• Understanding of controls architectures, sequences of operation, component integration, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced execution environment. Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• 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

$77,963.33 - $109,340.00

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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on 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.