Lead Engineer, Systems Development

Lead Engineer, Systems Development role supporting thermal management system design across the data center and semiconductor ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in thermal management system design for the data center and semiconductor ecosystem while maintaining broad HVAC systems and product knowledge
• Build deep understanding of equipment operation, limitations, and apply this knowledge to system design, analysis, controls, and operation with a critical lens
• Develop thermal management systems using Trane or sourced equipment and controls, including project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, creation of commercialization content and tools, and system validation
• Support system-level reference design strategy and execution by influencing and delivering deep technical analysis with partners, customers, and peers
• Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems independently with minimal supervision
• Act as subject matter expert to improve existing systems and processes
• Collaborate with and influence product teams to achieve shared objectives
• Provide periodic routine to intensive technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to large projects
• Analyze system issues using appropriate modeling tools and techniques; partner with modeling and simulation specialists when new tools are needed
• Develop and document thermal management system modes, sequence of operations, and other system-level control requirements
• Perform field validation through digital and jobsite fulfillment and analysis activity
• Provide key technical support for Trane business pursuits, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams
• Develop and deliver technical presentations for customers and industry association events
• Serve on industry association committees (such as ASHRAE) to support development of technical materials, codes, and/or standards
• Travel overnight 5–15% depending on assigned projects; some international travel possible

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with a strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering work experience
• Ability to travel independently both domestically and internationally
• Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required

What You Will Bring (Preferred)

• MBA is beneficial but not required
• Completion of the Trane Graduate Training Program is beneficial but not required
• Professional Engineering license is beneficial but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required
• Experience with PLC controls is a plus
• Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution is a plus
• Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is desired
• Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus
• Strong technical skills with curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
• Technically creative while grounded in real-world feasibility
• Thorough and objective analysis
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others
• Self-motivated and disciplined; able to transfer knowledge to other groups
• Good stand-up skills in front of customers and field sales force
• Polished and professional with customers and in professional societies
• Strong written and oral communication skills; can identify key ideas and develop organized content for diverse stakeholders
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation

• Annual base salary range: USD 123,721 - 173,004
• Compensation type: Salary
• Incentive eligible: Yes
• Sales commission eligible: No

Location

• Davidson, NC (remote)