Lead Product Design Engineer

Trane Supply; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in La Crosse, Wisconsin, seeks a Lead Product Design Engineer to drive design of HVAC water-to-water systems and related components. The role collaborates with Test Lab, Manufacturing, and Product Management to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

You will lead design for regulatory compliance, manage DFMEA, and mentor junior engineers across global teams while ensuring milestones and quality targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of engineering or product design experience.
• PE license may be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and design for manufacturability.
• Experience with CAD/FEA and regulatory codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and drive selection of robust components with clear specs.
• Establish technical strategy for compliance with codes such as UL, ASME BPVC, CRN, and Seismic.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation to reflect design intent and deadlines.
• Lead DFMEA activities and drive risk mitigation to close knowledge gaps and failures.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet milestones.

Skills

HVAC design

GD&T

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE) beneficial

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Simulation tools

Job description

## Lead Product Design EngineerApply: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.: La Crosse, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: JR-16063Be 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:****Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced** Lead Product Design Engineer to join our Trane Commercial Systems organization as a key member of the product development team which works closely with other Engineering teams, such as the Test Lab, Manufacturing and Product Management to create competitive designs for Trane Commercial Water-to-Water HVAC product lines, encompassing both heating and cooling functionalities. The selected individual must have the technical expertise to support and lead product design projects, product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality & reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering and stage gate product development process practices.**What you will do:*** Lead the development of HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.* Lead the evaluation of the technical feasibility of product and internal requirements, and drive the design and selection of robust, cost-effective components while developing clear engineering specifications.* Establish the technical strategy for compliance and serve as subject matter expert on regulatory codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, UL, CRN, and Seismic certifications (IBC/OSHPD). Understand and apply applicable regulatory codes and standards, such as UL, CRN, Seismic (IBC/OSHPD), and ASME requirements.* Create, review and maintain the engineering documentation package, including technical reports, lab test results, drawings, and specifications, to ensure it reflects the design intent and that all required documents are completed on time to the satisfaction of internal customers.* Lead component- and system-level Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA) and execute resulting risk mitigation plans to ensure all technical knowledge gaps, structural/thermal risks, and laboratory failures (FRACAS/8D) are fully closed to prevent quality escapes.* Meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, understanding and prioritizing customer requirements.* Serve as the primary engineering subject matter expert to solve advanced design challenges, evaluate the appropriateness of products for various applications, and provide critical technical guidance to global technology centers.* Lead and coordinate engineering work packages across cross-functional teams to guarantee that system performance, long-term reliability, product cost, and development schedule milestones are successfully met.* Influence and provide deep technical support and analysis into component- and system-level reference design strategy and execution, working in close cooperation with functional engineering and project teams.* Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems by working independently as an expert with minimal supervision. Serve as subject matter expert on capabilities to improve existing systems and processes.* Collaborate with and influence engineering and project teams to achieve common objectives.* Provide technical support and guidance to laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, technical service, and operations.* Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, encouraging professional development, and fostering sound engineering judgment.* Overnight travel (less than 5%).**What you will bring:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8+ years of engineering or product design experience is required. Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.* A Professional Engineering license may be beneficial but is not essential.* Able to function as a core team member on cross-functional product engineering teams and deliver on select design elements for projects.* Detailed understanding of HVAC system functions including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation.* Strong knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems with a strength in chilled and hot water heating systems.* Strong technical skills with a natural technical curiosity and an enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.* Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate up, down, and across the organization.* Ability to deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.* Self-motivated and disciplined. Able to collaborate with and influence others.* Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.* Experience with UL, CRN, Seismic (IBC/OSHPD), and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred.* Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge is preferred.* Experience with FEA, structural analysis, and related engineering evaluation methods is preferred.* Good understanding of the application of computer simulation tools and theory to HVAC system design is preferred.**Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:**$123,721.66 - $173,004.99**Compensation Type:**Salary**Incentive Eligible:**Yes**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:**NoThe 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.