Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer

2 months ago

Davidson, United States Trane Technologies Full time

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary:Trane Technologies is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer who will lead and develop key technologies to enable adaptation of power conversion solutions to HVAC systems. This position will involve working with multi-disciplinary Subject Matter Experts in addition to interacting with global teams to leverage capabilities in areas of product development and application.

This role will be situated within a global Network of Excellence whose charter is to lead the advancement of new technology adoption into various HVAC systems across the Enterprise. This individual is expected to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within the area of Power Conversion globally for all of Trane Technologies.

Thrive at work and at home:

  • Benefits kick in DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
  • 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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
  • Learn more about our benefits here
Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
  • Support hardware and control architecture development of Power Electronic components for HVAC applications such as DC-DC, AC-DC and DC-AC.
  • Lead multiple projects from early prototyping through manufacturing hand-off.
  • Work with cross functional teams in areas such as SW, HW, CAD, Mechanical Design, Thermal Design, etc.
  • Collaborate with other design architects and design teams to leverage common solutions across the businesses.
  • Guide overall component choices for system design employing industry wide best practices.
  • Lead and author detailed requirements specifications at various levels of power conversion equipment.
  • Govern and lead design reviews through processes such as FMEA, DFMEA, and Risk Analysis.
  • Guide and drive short term resiliency challenges to reduce risk in the product portfolio.
  • Understand power electronics market trends and maintain key knowledge of competitive offerings.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers of solutions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key external partners, universities and National Labs.
  • Identify opportunities for utilization of emerging PE technologies in HVAC applications.
  • Develop project plans, prioritize tasks, and provide regular project updates.
  • Author Lab test plans, conduct testing, analyze and interpret results and execute design updates based on the results.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 10-years of work experience in Power Electronics domain with majority of experience in product development is required.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or Controls is preferred.
Key Skills or Competencies:
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: motor drive, electrical panel design, active power filters/front ends, dc-dc converters etc.
  • Strong experience in motor control algorithms and general closed loop control concepts.
  • Previous experience working in application and testing of motor drives on complex electromechanical systems.
  • Full-cycle product development experience from concept development to manufacturing readiness and field trials.
  • Experience launching products that meet UL or CE agency standards.
  • Strong understanding in areas of firmware/software development as well as electronic hardware development.
  • Knowledge of power semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, BGTs, as well as wide bandgap technologies that use SiC and GaN.
  • Experience with Hardware in Loop (HIL) based platforms such as Opal-RT, Speedgoat, dSPACE is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a Laboratory environment, author test plans, coordinate testing with lab staff and reviewing results.
  • Must be adept at report writing and presenting technical information to a wide audience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required with good interpersonal skills, able to express concepts and ideas with clarity.


Base Compensation Range is $83,000 to $174,000 annually. Total compensation for this role will include an Incentive/Bonus plan. Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual pay could be a result of seniority/experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual work is performed.

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.

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