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Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Systems

Trane Technologies
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
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Where Is The Work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's In It For You

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer supporting the Airside Data Center products, you will play a key role in the engineering activities that support sales order processing and execution for one of our important data center product platforms. This role provides the opportunity to lead customer-focused engineering execution, work closely with cross-functional teams, and apply advanced engineering judgment from bid support through manufacturing release and field issue resolution.

You will contribute to job bidding, submittal generation, BOM development, model generation, mechanical design execution, production support, and field support. This position offers broad exposure across the order execution lifecycle and the opportunity to influence product quality, performance, responsiveness, manufacturability, and continuous improvement through practical engineering solutions, technical leadership, and ongoing design enhancements."

What You Will Do

  • Lead mechanical engineering activities for the Airside Data Center products.
  • Lead job processing activities, including bid support, submittals, order release, BOM development, and model generation.
  • Develop and review mechanical design content to support customer-specific orders and product configurations.
  • Coordinate with electrical and design resources to ensure complete and accurate engineering deliverables.
  • Provide technical leadership for production and field activities by resolving mechanical design issues and providing timely technical assistance.
  • Lead participation in risk assessments, design reviews, and problem-solving activities to support safe, reliable, and manufacturable designs.
  • Identify and implement design improvements that enhance product quality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Partner with manufacturing engineers to incorporate DFM principles into mechanical designs and documentation to improve quality, safety, and assembly efficiency.
  • Work with lab engineers to ensure customer witness test readiness and support validation of mechanical system performance.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, reliability, and field issues.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and related product records.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, quality, and product management to support business objectives.
  • Identify and support year-over-year cost and margin improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering support to less experienced engineers and designers as needed.

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering, product engineering, or mechanical engineering support is required.
  • Experience supporting configured-to-order or engineered-to-order products is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, product documentation, bills of material, and engineering drawing/model processes.
  • Ability to work effectively across engineering, design, operations, and manufacturing teams.
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make progress across concurrent assignments.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to apply sound engineering judgment and lead technical problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in HVAC, air handling equipment, or related engineered product environments is preferred.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $86,169.99

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.
  • Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
  • 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.

Salary : $60,000 - $86,170

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