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Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.The Compressor Application Engineering, Team Lead is a key role within CHVAC Engineering & Technology. This Team Leader is responsible for understanding, evaluating and guiding the application of Tranedeveloped and OEM compressors across CHVAC product portfolios-including Unitary, Applied, and emerging Data Center solutions. The role ensures that compressor selections align with CHVAC's performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability and technology roadmap needs and works closely with OEM suppliers, the Applied Compression Center (ACC), Technology Integration, Product Engineering, NPD/ETO implementation teams and crossfunctional partners to drive disciplined, highquality application decisions. This position serves as a strong development path into the CHVAC Compressor Portfolio, Implementation & Application Engineering Leader role and other future engineering leadership positions!Key Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
Compressor Application Leadership

• Maintain expertlevel knowledge of Trane and OEM compressor offerings, including performance, cost, availability, design limitations, and application constraints.
• Recommend compressors for use in Trane equipment and ensure selections align with CHVAC system requirements.
• Validate compressor applicability through analysis, qualification review, and crossfunctional collaboration.

Roadmap & Portfolio Alignment

• Partner closely with OEMs and Trane Applied Compression to understand short and longterm compressor roadmaps.
• Provide strategic insights to support CHVAC's compressor portfolio planning and prioritization.
• Contribute to MRD development for new compressor initiatives and NPD programs.

Qualification & Integration

• Coordinate with ACC to understand qualification plans, results, and compressor capability limits.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to equipment teams to support efficient, highquality application of compressors in NPD and ETO contexts.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with Product Engineering, Technology Integration, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and the ACC.
• Communicate compressor recommendations clearly, transparently, and with strong justification based on data and engineering principles.
• Support issue resolution during design, test, and early factory builds.

Leadership & Coaching

• Lead and mentor the Compressor Application Engineering team.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to application engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in application tools, practices, and decisionmaking processes.

Success Measures

• Highquality, consistent compressor recommendations aligned with performance, cost, availability, and lifecycle needs.
• Strong alignment between compressor application decisions and OEM/Trane technology roadmaps.
• Effective integration of compressor qualification learnings into portfolio strategy.
• Clear, timely communication with crossfunctional partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline) and at least 5-years of engineering experience in CHVAC systems, compressors or related product development is required.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with compressor and/or HVAC system qualification or development (Trane or OEM).
• Familiarity with CHVAC portfolio planning, MRD development and NPD/BOS processes.
• Customer or factoryfacing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership or project leadership experience.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence outcomes.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$97,406.66 - $135,834.99

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.
• 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.