Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer - HVAC & Acoustics

Trane Italia; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer to lead acoustics and mechanics engineering for commercial HVAC products. You will guide simulation and testing, tackle structural dynamics challenges, and collaborate with global teams to deliver durable, reliable systems.

The role requires a strong background in acoustics/NVH, FEA methods, and hands-on testing, with travel up to 10% and potential mentoring of engineers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5-years of acoustics or NVH work experience is required.
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Formal coursework in mechanics of materials, vibration, structural dynamics, numerical simulation methods, digital signal processing is expected.
• Experience with ANSYS, Siemens SimCenter or Siemens Test.Lab is a plus.
• Experience in structural engineering design, technical problem-solving with simulation and tests.
• Knowledge in the design, testing, and optimization for dynamics of machinery.
• Knowledge and experience in correlating simulation models and test data are a plus.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication and project management skills required.
• Must be able to work on multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Experience in data acquisition systems, both hardware and software, as well as mechanical strain measurement, are preferred.
• Experience with HVAC products, compressors, fans and sheet metal structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out the advancement of the Acoustics & Mechanics Engineering function.
• Deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise work related to developing structural and structural dynamic simulation models.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise various structural and structural dynamic tests, including modal analysis, vibration, rotating machinery, fatigue.
• Correlating simulation models with test data to improve prediction accuracy.
• Develop and improve standard work and design guidelines related to structural design, simulation and testing.
• Work closely with product engineers to design reliable and durable products.
• Support and mentor other engineering resources globally.
• Travel up to 10% is required.

Skills

Acoustics/NVH

Structural Dynamics

Vibration

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Siemens SimCenter

Siemens Test.Lab

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer to lead acoustics and mechanics engineering for commercial HVAC products. You will guide simulation and testing, tackle structural dynamics challenges, and collaborate with global teams to deliver durable, reliable systems.

The role requires a strong background in acoustics/NVH, FEA methods, and hands-on testing, with travel up to 10% and potential mentoring of engineers worldwide.