Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cabinetry & Structural (HVAC)

Trane Technologies; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

Job summary

Trane Technologies, located in Tennessee, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of cabinet and structural systems for unitary HVAC equipment from concept through production. You will apply deep expertise in structural steel and sheet metal design to deliver durable, cost-effective solutions that meet performance and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and perform analyses and testing to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years experience leading technical aspects of product design projects and validation testing.
• Expertise in structural steel and sheet metal design.
• Experience delivering and leading technical designs to meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cabinet and structural systems for unitary HVAC products, including concept generation, feasibility assessment, component selection, detailed design, and support from prototype through production and sustaining.
• Apply strong expertise in structural steel and sheet metal design, manufacturing processes, fastening methods, coatings, sealing strategies, and thermal/mechanical performance to deliver robust, cost-effective product solutions.
• Develop and validate structural and cabinet designs through engineering analysis and laboratory testing, including use of simulation tools such as FEA, test plan development, data analysis, and design refinement to ensure performance, durability, and quality.
• Work effectively within applicable product and regulatory requirements, including familiarity with UL, AHRI, ASHRAE, IBC, and DOE expectations as they apply to commercial HVAC product development and validation.
• Demonstrate senior-level cross-functional leadership in product development and problem solving, including translating requirements into executable plans, driving standard work, supporting field issue resolution, and applying disciplined engineering methods such as Design for Reliability, Lean, Six Sigma, and FRACAS.
• Participate in product improvement activities to identify opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost. Lead projects to implement subsequent product design changes.
• Provide leadership to engineering teams including engineers, designers, lab technicians

Skills

Structural design

Sheet metal design

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Job description

Trane Technologies, located in Tennessee, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of cabinet and structural systems for unitary HVAC equipment from concept through production. You will apply deep expertise in structural steel and sheet metal design to deliver durable, cost-effective solutions that meet performance and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and perform analyses and testing to drive continuous