Product Design Engineer II

Trane Technologies; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies in La Crosse, WI, is seeking a Product Design Engineer II to join our Commercial Systems team. You will lead design efforts for water-to-water HVAC equipment, coordinating with test labs, manufacturing, and product management to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience, CAD and GD&T familiarity, and the ability to drive design decisions within a stage-gate process. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with GD&T and regulatory codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and test results.
• Apply regulatory codes such as UL, CRN, seismic, and ASME to designs.
• Lead project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Perform design FMEAs and mitigate risks.
• Travel up to 5%.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical engineering

Regulatory knowledge

FMEA

Team collaboration

CAD

GD&T

FEA

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

FEM software

CAE 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

Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer II 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 equipment, 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

• Develop HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
• Review and understand the technical feasibility of product and internal requirements. Design and select robust and cost-effective components and develop engineering specifications.
• Understand and apply applicable regulatory codes and standards, such as UL, CRN, seismic, and ASME requirements.
• Create 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.
• Conduct design FMEAs and execute resulting risk mitigation plans to ensure knowledge gaps, failures (FRACAS), and DFMEA items are resolved, minimizing the potential for quality escapes.
• Meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, understanding and prioritizing customer requirements.
• Apply technical expertise to solve design problems or to gauge appropriateness of product to various applications.
• Participate on and lead project teams to meet performance, reliability, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, technical service, and operations.
• Manage project schedules and teams for assigned projects.
• Overnight travel (less than 5%).

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and at least 3-5 years of engineering or product design experience is required. Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• 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

$65,200.00 - $93,660.00

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.

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 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.