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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.Role Summary:
The Compressor Motor Engineer plays a critical technical role in delivering engineered‑to‑order (ETO) and designed-to order (DTO) compressor motor solutions for Trane Commercial. This role supports the Compressor ETO Design & Implementation Team Leader and serves as the motor subject‑matter expert for custom compressor configurations across La Crosse and Monterrey manufacturing sites. This Engineer will lead motor‑related design guidance, analysis, qualification interpretation and documentation activities for compressor ETO projects while collaborating closely with Applied Compression (ACC) design teams, product engineering, sourcing, quality, aftermarket, product management and manufacturing. This work directly supports customer‑specific needs and advanced product applications that demand technical precision, rapid turnaround and uncompromising quality.
Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
Motor Design Guidance, Application & Technical Ownership:
- Provide motor and magnetic bearing engineering leadership for all compressor ETO and DTO projects.
- Evaluate motor characteristics, performance curves, winding configurations, operating envelopes, and protection strategies to ensure application suitability.
- Interpret qualification test results from Applied Compression and incorporate findings into motor application decisions.
- Support or oversee motor and magnetic bearing component design updates, supplier communications, and technical reviews when needed.
Project Execution & Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Compressor ETO Design & Implementation Team Lead to define requirements, scope, and deliverables for motor‑related ETO work.
- Partner with ACC compressor design teams to align technical expectations and resolve open engineering questions.
- Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality engineering to ensure motor readiness for production.
- Provide technical guidance during early factory builds, troubleshooting, and customer‑specific configurations.
Issue Resolution & Lifecycle Support:
- Investigate and resolve motor‑related issues that arise during qualification, assembly, testing, or initial production.
- Conduct or support root‑cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Provide expert guidance on motor behavior, thermal limits, starting characteristics, and system integration impacts.
Technical Leadership & Standards:
- Serve as the subject‑matter expert for compressor motor and magnetic bearing application, analysis, and design considerations.
- Contribute to motor application guidelines, design standards, and lessons‑learned documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) and at least 2-years of work experience in electric motor design/application, HVAC systems, compressor technology or similar experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with compressor motors or magnetic bearings.
- Understanding of electric motor fundamentals (induction, BLDC/PMSM), thermal behavior and performance characteristics.
- Ability to analyze motor performance data, qualification reports, and system interactions.
- Solid problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Experience with motor modeling tools (e.g., Motor-CAD, finite‑element analysis a plus).
- Working knowledge of factory processes and design‑for‑manufacture/assembly principles.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$65,200.00 - $118,860.00Compensation Type:
SalaryIncentive Eligible:
NoSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: 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.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role:
NoThe 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- At least 2 years of work experience in electric motor design or application, HVAC systems, compressor technology, or similar experience
- Experience with compressor motors or magnetic bearings
- Understanding of electric motor fundamentals, including induction and BLDC/PMSM motors, thermal behavior, and performance characteristics
- Ability to analyze motor performance data, qualification reports, and system interactions
- Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex technical issues
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with motor modeling tools such as Motor-CAD or finite-element analysis
- Working knowledge of factory processes and design-for-manufacture and assembly principles
Trane Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trane Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Trane Technologies.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with company matching and additional employer contributions, plus student-loan–linked matching in the U.S. Some roles also note legacy pension coverage and automatic enrollment features that reinforce long-term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental-health/EAP resources, and wellness offerings. Materials also point to day-one eligibility in many roles and added programs like fertility, family-building, and menopause support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and inclusive eligibility extending to domestic partners and dependents. Policies for caregiving and expanded family planning benefits are emphasized in recent company materials.
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What We Do
At Trane Technologies, we challenge possible by thinking bigger, acting bolder and taking actions that not just improve our own performance but influence global change. Our world contends with unprecedented challenges. Our future has never been more uncertain. Urbanization is dramatically reshaping our communities, our resources are more constrained that ever before, and climate change is accelerating at an astonishing rate. We believe it is time to challenge industry norms and be at our most creative every day. To get there, we’ve committed to ambitious sustainability goals and we will change the way the world heats and cools buildings and moves refrigerated food, medicines, and other perishables. Global change starts when we each have the courage to act. And when we act, we boldy go. Won’t you join us?
