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.

  

What’s in it for you:  

 

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

 

 

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.   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!  

Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as On-Site in Davidson, NC 

 

What you will do:   

 

Job Summary:

 

This is an exciting time for Trane Technologies as we grow in our Automation journey. We are looking for performance-driven, innovative engineers who understand the importance of collaboration and customer focus, who understand the importance of automation standardization and help build world-class laboratories to mature technologies before transitioning to the factory floor through internal and external partnerships. We are committed to a high level of investment in our capabilities to build world-class facilities and attract talent globally. The chosen candidates will shape Trane Technologies’ Future Factory Automation Roadmap and direction to be a world-class manufacturing operation.

 

We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineers in our Davidson, NC office. This resource will be responsible for defining Controls Hardware and supporting PLC, HMI and SCADA standards for automation equipment, as well as standards for how to integrate with other systems.

 

Essential skills:

Minimum 10 years of experience in Controls SystemsDesign of complete electrical control systems for automated solutions incorporating all required safety devices to meet current legislation including component specification and selection Minimum of 5 years’ experience on control panel design, preparing schematics and understanding pneumatics, hydraulic & safety systemsHands-on experience designing and commissioning automated controls systemsCreate and/or review detailed documentation of electrical components, including detailed specification drawings and application specification documentsDevelop and Debug machine control programs for PLC/HMI/Motion Control and interfaces to Robots/Vision systemsExperience in developing SCADA/HMI systems with AB and Ignition for assembly line automationExperience in developing GUIs for assembly lines, conveyors and process AutomationExperience in programming of AB PLC systems using Ladder LogicHands-on experience with distributed IO systems interfacing with Remote IO Modules, field devices like Drive systems and Robots, Nut-runners, Sensors, PID’s and other analog instruments with PLC and SCADA systemsHands-on experience on systems like pick & place, servo/hydraulic press machines, conveyor handling, packaging, and robot weldingKnowledge of Databases like Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL and experience writing SQL queries to select, insert and update records from SCADAKnowledge of Tag Handling, Tag Historian, Alarms and EventsKnowledge of communication protocols such as Serial, Ethernet, ASI & EtherCATKnowledge on IOT, MQTT, Industry 4.0 technologies, Robot Programming, Vision Systems will be an added advantageExposure to latest OPC UA technologies, and data exchange between OPC, PLC & SCADAManaging budget, schedule, resources & project risksGood verbal and written communication skillsAble to work in a team-based environment with global collaboration Must be an individual contributor for project deliveryMentoring the team for timely delivery with superior quality

 

What you will bring: 

 

Desired skills:

Work experience on SPM’s, Industrial & Assembly line AutomationGlobal experienceKnowledge of digital twinsPLM ExperienceRFID Experience

 

Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of automation applications with successful development and deployment experienceBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Deep knowledge of Digital connectivity / IIoT and sensor technologyCollaborate with others to foster effective teamwork by linking own responsibilities to the team’s goals and needs - zeal for new information, knowledge, and experiencesManage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficientlyEnsure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholdersUniversity degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, or Computer ScienceWilling to be mobile and travel domestically and globallyU.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

 

 

Compensation:

 

 Base Pay Range: $110 - $170,000

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

 

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.