La Crosse, WI, 54602, USA
1 day ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, VFD Applications Lead
At Trane Technologies TM 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. **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. + 401(k) 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 (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) ! This **Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Application Technical Lead** is responsible for integrating variable speed drives into Trane Commercial Systems’ HVAC equipment and providing technical direction to Power Electronics Applications Team. This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 days/week on-site) in Engineering & Technology Center located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. **Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):** + Responsible for all application aspects for power electronic devices for Trane Commercial Product manufactured in North America, including new Product Development, Lifecycle Maintenance. + Device selection recommendations and sizing, defining device application specification, component level qualification of devices, system level qualification of devices, tuning of drive/motor pairings, and parameter settings. + Coach, mentor, On-board and teach power electronics application team members. + Develop standard work, standard processes, best practices. + Serve as an SME to address complex issues in the field and factories. + Serve as an independent reviewer for project design reviews and technical reviews. + Qualify VFDs for use in Trane Commercial HVAC products. + Apply variable speed drives to HVAC equipment, especially compressors and fans. + Interface unit level controls and safety features to the drive. + Optimize VFD cooling for product specific needs. + Analyze motor-drive compatibility and tune the electrical system for optimal performance. + Write specifications for electrical components in the motor-drive system. + Conduct qualification testing of the motor-drive system. + Provide lifecycle support of the product, including field and factory problem resolution. + Overnight travel is required, approximately 5-10%. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7-years of variable frequency drive applications experience is required. + Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus. **Key Skills or Competencies:** + Working knowledge of power electronics or variable speed drive applications. + Work as part of multi-functional development team to meet overall program goals. + Must be an effective team player with the ability to work with cross-functional or global groups. + Ability to learn quickly. Annual Compensation Range is $78,000 to $143,000 annually. _Disclaimer_ : This 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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