Custom Application Engineer

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Trane Technologies - Fort Smith, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Smith, AR

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Custom Application Engineer is a pivotal role within the product development team at Trane Technologies, which encompasses renowned brands such as Trane® and Thermo King®. This position is integral to the design and development of competitive HVAC solutions tailored for commercial applications. The engineer will collaborate closely with various engineering teams, including the Test Lab, Manufacturing, and Product Management, to ensure that the designs not only meet but exceed market expectations. The role demands a strong technical foundation to support product design projects, validate product performance through rigorous testing, and address quality and reliability issues effectively. The engineer will also be responsible for interpreting technical agency standards and ensuring that all projects adhere to established engineering practices and stage gate Product Development Processes (PDP). In this role, the engineer will be expected to meet the needs of both internal and external customers by thoroughly documenting, understanding, and prioritizing customer requirements. They will apply their technical expertise to solve design challenges and assess the suitability of products for various applications. Participation in project teams is essential to achieve performance, reliability, cost, and schedule objectives. The engineer will create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including technical reports, lab test results, drawings, and specifications. Additionally, they will conduct design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and develop risk mitigation plans based on the findings. Providing technical support to laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, and operations is also a key aspect of this role. The position may require both domestic and international travel, with an estimated travel requirement of 10%.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of internal and external customers by documenting, understanding, and prioritizing customer requirements.
• Apply technical expertise to solve design problems or gauge the appropriateness of products for various applications.
• Participate on project teams to meet performance, reliability, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including technical reports, lab test results, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct design FMEAs and develop and execute resulting risk mitigation plans.
• Provide technical support to laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, technical service, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 0-2 years of engineering or product design experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution.
• Paid time off, including support for volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.