Power Electronics Applications Engineer

IRC Trane Technologies Company LLC; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a Power Electronics Applications Engineer to advance next-generation electrical systems for industrial chillers. You will lead design and analysis, translate requirements into hardware and control architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes hands-on simulation, system modeling, and qualification testing, with opportunities to influence sustainability initiatives and the Gigaton Challenge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Engineering Physics.
• Minimum 2 years of electrical engineering work experience.
• Experience with electric systems simulation software (MATLAB/SimScape, PSIM, PLECS).
• Strong embedded control systems experience and the ability to integrate modules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as a self-guided owner and drive milestones.
• Develop project plans, prioritize tasks, and identify quality improvements.
• Collaborate on customer issues to keep technology at the forefront.
• Design power electronics topologies: DC-DC, AC-DC-AC converters.
• Translate duty cycles into requirements and model thermal management and EMC/EMI.
• Model and analyze electromechanical systems and control systems.
• Lead qualification testing and analyze data for design reliability.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for onboarding and part releases.
• Collaborate across teams to adopt new technologies.

Skills

Electrical Eng

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSIM

Embedded controls

System modeling

HVAC systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Eng / EET / Engineering Physics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

PLECS

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 Power Electronics Applications Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing next-generation electrical systems for Trane Technologies’ premier climate control products, with a heavy emphasis on our industry-leading industrial chillers. This role is housed within the Electric Systems and Components (ESC) group—a key branch of our global Advanced Concepts and Capabilities team in Corporate Engineering. Our mission is to identify, develop, and deploy leading-edge technologies that directly enable sustainable product growth and establish our businesses at the absolute cutting edge of the industry. By joining this team, you will directly support Trane Technologies' flagship Gigaton Challenge, which aims to reduce our customers' carbon footprint by 1 Gigaton of CO2e by 2030 through aggressive electrification and decarbonization. Many of our most exciting challenges lie in creating the world's most efficient electric systems to support the rapid infrastructure growth of the global data center industry. You will have the unique opportunity to influence our strategic technical direction by demonstrating the viability of next-generation technologies within our product portfolio and building strong relationships with key external innovation partners. This highly visible role is designed for an engineer looking to combine technical excellence with strategic career growth. Operating within corporate engineering gives you the platform to network across the entire global enterprise, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and regularly engage with leadership at all levels. You will be empowered to drive technical strategy, manage your own initiatives, and see your designs directly translate into critical, real-world sustainability wins.

What Will You Do?

• Project Leadership & Execution: Act as a self-guided owner of your projects.
• Develop project plans, prioritize tasks, achieve scheduled milestones, and proactively identify quality and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Participate on teams to work through customer issues to make choices to keep Trane Technologies at the forefront of technology.
• Filing to patents on intellectual property to novel solutions as you translate end-product solutions into system and power electronic module requirements.
• Electric Systems Design, Simulation and Concepting: Use your expertise in multiple power electronic topologies to develop DC-DC converters, AC-DC-AC power conversion units, and other advanced devices.
• Translate end-product duty cycles into detailed requirements and model thermal management, EMC/EMI compliance, and motor control algorithms.
• System Modeling & Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis and model-based simulations of electromechanical rotational machines, power electronics, and control systems using tools such as Matlab/Simulink/SimScape, PSIM, and PLECS.
• Product & Laboratory Qualification: Develop laboratory test plans, select and define strategic testing equipment, and lead qualification testing.
• Analyze test data and prepare comprehensive technical reports to ensure design reliability, durability, and safety.
• Supplier & Supply Chain Integration: Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to support supplier onboarding and part-release workflows (including engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Network across the enterprise to identify opportunities to integrate new technologies.
• Partner with product teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and keep Trane Technologies at the cutting edge.

What You Will Bring:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Engineering Physics.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant electrical engineering work experience.
• Key Competencies: Domain Interest: A strong interest in HVAC applications, operating conditions for industrial refrigeration equipment, and the application of battery energy storage systems.
• Analytical & Simulation Expertise: Experience with electric systems simulation software (MATLAB SimScape, PLECs) and ability to present data showing why a particular architecture is preferred over another.
• Systems & Controls Integration: Strong understanding of embedded control systems with the ability to specify and integrate different modules into a functioning system. Experience with system communications, message databases, and analysis tools is preferred.
• Custom engineering development scripts to run design verification tests.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. You must be adept at translating complex technical information and presenting it clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project Management & Initiative: Self-motivated and capable of managing small‑scale projects, establishing clear priorities, tracking risks/obstacles, and executing to tight deadlines.
• Software Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) to track project milestones and draft engineering documentation.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $84 740,00 - $118 860,00 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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