Unit Controls Technical Lead

Trane Technologies; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Unit Controls Technical Lead to guide the development of next‑gen HVAC controls. You will drive technical design, define specifications for software engineers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

This role requires 5+ years in engineering product development, strong leadership, and knowledge of control systems. Base salary range is $89,585.00–$124,950.00 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience in supporting engineering product development.
• Experience leading or involvement in an embedded software project or enterprise software development project.
• Reliable planner with good attention to detail.
• Strong leadership along with good verbal English, technical written English and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems and Components.
• Knowledge of DFSS techniques.
• INCOSE Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional product development to create new or enhanced HVAC controls products/features.
• Generate functional specifications for software engineers and assess feasibility, cost, and demand.
• Serve as a core team member on cross-functional projects and lead technical design.
• Work knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, HMI, networks, and distributed systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools and effective communication across teams.
• Follow established new product development procedures to leverage organizational knowledge.
• Meet short- and long-term deadlines and effectively address internal and external customer needs.
• Work in an open, consensus-oriented team environment with a focus on performance.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and exercise good judgment.

Skills

Project management

Embedded software

Leadership

English communication

HVAC knowledge

DFSS techniques

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

INCOSE Certification

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 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , 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 (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/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:

A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.

Trane Technologies is currently seeking a Unit Controls Technical Lead professional to join our Trane team in Clarksville, TN. This team is creating the next generation, industry leading HVAC equipment controls. Our customers know Trane’s reputation for delivering industry-leading, energy-efficient and reliable solutions to minimize operating costs while reducing environmental impact to the world.

Here are some of the specifics, we have great experience in our domain, and we want you to bring your views, opinions, and perspectives to our team. You will learn things about our business that you might not have even thought about. we have strong technical leadership, we want you to bring your expertise and perspective, and your desire to learn and we exist for our customers, and through our relationships with our customers, we intend to change the world.

What you will do:

The Unit Controls Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the functional product development to create new or enhanced HVAC controls products/features. This role will be responsible for:

• Ensures that technical and regulatory objectives are met through our new product/technology development process. Designs and evaluates new and/or existing engineering products by cohesively working with Equipment Mechanical Engineers.

• Generates functional specifications for software engineers to ensure the design intent is implemented. Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.

• Serve as the controls technical engineering core team member on cross functional projects. Creates product definition relating to technical requirements by leading technical design.

• Working knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, HMI, communication networks, and distributed networked systems. Knowledge of various communication protocols and the various architectures and topologies associated with them.

• Experience with requirements management tools. Utilize effective communication and facilitation skills both, inside and outside of the development team.

• Follows established new product development procedures and guidelines to leverage shared organizational knowledge and experience.

• Ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines. Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers. Demonstrated leadership and teaming skills especially with geographically dispersed teams.

• Works effectively in an open, consensus-oriented, team environment. Results-oriented with an emphasis on achieving team performance.

• Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers and colleagues.

• Demonstrate ability to perform mental tasks such as making decisions, learning, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.

What you will bring:

• BS or MS degree in Engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in supporting engineering product development.

• Experience leading or involvement in an embedded software project or enterprise software development project.

• Reliable planner with good attention to detail.

• Strong leadership along with good verbal English, technical written English and interpersonal communication skills.

• Knowledge of HVAC Systems and Components.

• Knowledge of DFSS techniques.

• INCOSE Certification is a plus.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$89,585.00 - $124,950.00

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.

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.

• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on 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.