Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer

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.

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 and digitization 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 and Digitization Roadmap and direction to be a world-class manufacturing operation.

The Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing, designing, deploying, and supporting automated systems with a focus on automation safety, process control and built-in quality and cost-effective system solutions to drive productivity across our global manufacturing footprint. In addition, the Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with peers locally and globally to drive and enforce automation standards.

Where Is The Work

• On-Site (5 days) in Davidson, NC
  
  

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!
  
  

What You Will Do

• Part of the global automation team, lead and build turnkey automated systems, utilising our onsite Automation Centre to prove out concepts for project execution.
• Define Global standards for Automation deployment within Trane Technologies through documented procedures.
• Deploy automated solutions suitable for a production environment with knowledge of 3D modelling and 2D CAD to assist with cell design all the way through agreed proposal with full component Bill of Materials identified.
• Identify and implement automated systems to improve the automation rate and productivity across all global plants by working collaboratively with local plant manufacturing engineering.
• Provide technical direction in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of tolerance and dimensioned manufacturing drawings and system layouts complete with Controls Engineering input for safety design.
• Lead and support the 3D printing systems and Additive Manufacturing for concept gripper tooling trials post model generation to complete DOE through to final design using a DFAM process.
• Knowledge of bespoke individual components within the cell design for Robot Grippers etc… with a fully qualified Design Verification Test and Report
• Manage and produce procurement contract specifications for suppliers and contractors to quote and work from.
• Develop innovative solutions for automation problems and show problem solving abilities by collaborating with our internal customers to evaluate technical challenges to develop solutions to ensure we have a high percentile record in automation deployment success.
• Monitor deployed systems, participate in problem-solving teams as required and update system solutions and standards to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop training material and train manufacturing employees as necessary on the use and maintenance of new equipment and processes.
• Ensure compliance with and maintenance of SOP's and technical documentation.
• Communicate clearly with the project team, demonstrate conflict resolution skills, and collaborate with multiple internal and external partners.
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Over 10 years of automation experience with a proven track record of success
• Degree level qualification or equivalent in Mechanical engineering, or similar, master’s degree is preferred.
• CAD and 3D modelling skills using Creo, SolidWorks or similar
• Experience with factory automation, and industrial robots
• Deep knowledge of automation applications with successful development and deployment experience
• Have a proven track record in driving continuous improvement and a passion for new technologies in automation
• 3D printing experience and knowledge to DFAM
• Project management experience, successfully managing time, resources and stakeholders to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders.
• Willing to travel Domestically and globally, as required.
• Ability to work in a diverse, global organization.
• Good communication skills and the demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal organization and external vendors.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
• Operational experience using CNC machining centres
• Global experience
• Knowledge of digital twins
• PLM Experience
  
  

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $ 130,000-$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, and 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.