HVAC Product Development Technician Intern

Trane Supply; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in La Crosse, Wisconsin is seeking an onsite HVAC Product Development Technician Intern to support New Product Development, sustainability and quality improvement projects in our Engineering Test Laboratory. This temporary, hourly internship pays $22 per hour and is overtime eligible.

Hours are flexible to fit school schedules, with 15-20 hours weekly during the school year and up to 40 hours weekly in summer.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate Degree program in HVAC or 2-year HVAC program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; basic Visual Basic programming is a plus.
• EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate HVAC equipment and control test facilities to collect data.
• Assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental HVAC equipment.
• Support development activities and testing per engineering and agency requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC technologies and equipment with guidance.
• Maintain a safe work area and comply with company policies.

Skills

HVAC systems understanding

Microsoft Office

Visual Basic (basic)

Education

Associate Degree in HVAC or 2-year HVAC program

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Power analyzers

Flow equipment

Pressure/temperature measurement devices

Job description

* **Job Summary:** Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an onsite position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) in La Crosse, Wisconsin as an **HVAC Product Development Technician Intern.** Your primary function in this temporary position is testing of New Product Development (NPD), sustainability, and quality improvement projects, in addition to some agency compliance. Your technician role would support qualifying Trane Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products. The job requires problem solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other lab and engineering team members to ensure timely completion of projects.This is an hourly position that pays $22 per hour and is overtime eligible. Hours are flexible to accommodate school schedule. We prefer that the chosen applicant work at least 15-20 hours per week during the school year and 40-hours per week during the summer through the length of the internship. **Responsibilities:** + Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures + Support product development activities by operating Commercial HVAC equipment, controlling test facilities, and collecting experimental test data, with guidance from senior laboratory staff + Assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental Commercial HVAC equipment and components, following engineering, agency, and test requirements + Assist Test Engineering and other Technicians to install and utilize laboratory test equipment including data acquisition systems, power analyzers, flow equipment, pressure, and temperature measurement devices + Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of Trane Commercial HVAC technologies and equipment* **Qualifications:** + Currently and actively enrolled in an Associate Degree program in HVAC or 2-year equivalent degree program in HVAC at an accredited school + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, with desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic is preferred + EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified* **Key Competencies:** + Basic grasp of refrigeration related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is preferred + Demonstrates basic knowledge on measuring/inspection instruments and or mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories + Basic understanding of schematics, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructions + Ability to understand and follow current work instructions and applicable test standards + Ability to help solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists + Proficient verbal and written communication skills in order to listen and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organization + Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environmen