Senior Applications Engineer - Rental Services

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

Trane Technologies - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Applications Engineer for Rental Services at Trane Technologies is responsible for ensuring optimal performance and integration of rental equipment. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical support and tailored solutions for Rental HVAC, Process Cooling, and Power equipment in temporary applications. The engineer will collaborate with sales personnel and customers, analyze data to develop innovative solutions, and ensure high customer satisfaction through effective communication and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with sales personnel and customers to guide rental equipment applications and installations.
• Assist in creating tailored rental equipment proposals and communicating customer requirements.
• Analyze end-user data to support sales and develop innovative solutions based on customer needs and competitor insights.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet requirements through detailed plans, specifications, and load calculations.
• Respond to requests through our customer service platform.
• Create and review technical documentation, including Engineering Bulletins, IOMs, Application Guides, and Best Practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert to enhance processes, respond to complex engineering requests, and mentor new hires.
• Participate in RFQs, evaluate vendor submissions, and contribute to new equipment design and validation.
• Support critical projects, including on-site work, and assist other engineers with complex requests.
• Develop tools and documentation to automate inquiries and ensure timely responses.
• Support product integration and market expansion through comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams on new product initiatives.
• Provide product development, testing, and commercialization guidance and deliver technical training to other teams.
• Lead and participate in Lean/Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives to drive continuous improvement and process support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the HVAC industry required; experience in rental services is a plus.
• FE or PE certification is a plus.
• Strong HVAC and Power industry knowledge, particularly in chilled water and heating equipment.
• Proficiency in creating and reading system plans, PI&D, BOM, electrical schematics, engineering specifications, technical literature, and cost estimates.
• PC literate with Windows-based applications.
• Experience working with CRM systems and project management tools.
• Experience working with HVAC equipment selection software.
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Adobe, and Revu Bluebeam.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in rental services is a plus.
• FE or PE certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs
• Fertility coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%
• Additional 2% core contribution
• Paid time off including volunteer and parental leave
• Educational and training opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support