Senior Electrical Engineer, VFD Applications Lead
Trane Technologies
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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