Senior Fan Design Engineer

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Where is the work:

As a Senior Fan Design Engineer, you are responsible for leading component and system designs for fan systems within Trane Commercial Airside HVAC products. Typical fan applications are supply fans and exhaust/return fans for data center, catalog air handlers and terminal products. Your ability to be creative and innovative and use design tools and apply them to the development and implementation of fan and motor technology and different applications will be crucial to enable efficiency increases and greenhouse gas emission reductions for our products.

What you will do:

·       Develop fan selections and airflow designs for Airside Data Center, Catalog and Terminal products.

·       Lead airflow design verification from concept through validation including design analysis and performance calculations, detail drawings and bills of materials.

·       Define and organize laboratory tests and data analysis to support product design and verification and work with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.

·       Provide guidance and leadership to product designers and other team members on airflow design and requirements.

·       Lead development of the fan strategy with product management and operations to support the Airside product’s roadmap

·       Create new or revise existing drawings, Engineering Specifications and bills of material to meet specific project design requirements.

·       Collaborate and consulate with cross functional teams; including product management, operations and other engineering teams; to meet project schedules in support of Airside development and improvement projects

·       Lead and support the development of Risk Assessments, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) with respect to new product design and technology deployment.

·       Facilitate and assess in technical Design Reviews to ensure product designs have proper consideration for safety, quality and manufacturability

·       Create and maintain technical engineering documentation for customers and future engineering projects.

·       Ability to travel domestically up to two weeks at a time.  Expected travel time less than 10%.

What you will bring:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) and at least 8-years of relevant engineering work experience is required.

·       Demonstrated experience with CHVAC equipment or fan application is highly preferred.

·       Professional Engineer or Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.

Key Skills or Competencies:

·       Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally.

·       Proficient in fan and airflow fundamentals and how they relate to design, modeling and system effects, including ability to develop of bare fan and in unit fan performance.

·       Ability to apply knowledge of airflow technologies used in various HVAC equipment including Data Center, Catalog Air Handlers, and Terminal products

·       Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.

·       Experienced project management skills and awareness of overall project status, risks and obstacles to progress

·       Resilient team player with the dual ability to work in a team or function as a project leader.

·       Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

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Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

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.
• 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:

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.