Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane®  and  Thermo King ,  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. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.  We boldly go. Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.     As a  Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer  at Trane, you will be responsible for designing the equipment and systems that support these goals.  You will lead engineering teams, develop concepts for new & improved commercial HVAC products and solve complex technical problems, leading to production of sustainable new products.   Join a team that applies experimental and computational methods to develop best-in-class Trane Commercial HVAC products and enabling technologies while addressing acoustic, structural & vibration challenges.  The primary focus areas of this Structural Dynamics Engineer role include structural integrity, structural dynamics, vibration simulation and testing.  Work closely with various product and technology development teams and with global Engineering support center personnel.

Lead and carry out the advancement of the Acoustics & Mechanics Engineering function.  The scope encompasses technology in both computational and experimental tools and methodologies applicable to Commercial HVAC products. Deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.   Plan, conduct, and supervise work related to developing structural and structural dynamic simulation models. The scope includes prediction of structural modes, dynamic response, stress, strain, deformation, fatigue, etc. using finite element (FEA) and/or other methods. Plan, conduct, and supervise various structural and structural dynamic tests, including but not limited to, structural modal analysis, steady state and transient vibration, rotating machinery, strength tests, component fatigue, data collection and analysis. Correlating simulation or any other prediction models with test data to improve prediction accuracy and validate models. Develop and improve standard work and design guidelines related to, but not limited to, structural design, simulation, testing, and similar work. Work closely with product engineers to design reliable and durable products. Work closely with test engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include understanding and prioritizing test requests, designing and proposing the appropriate test, discussing and supervising test implementations, assuring the validity of the data and its interpretation, and documenting the work in formal reports.  Act as a member of the various product and technology development teams to design reliable and durable products. Support and successfully accomplish annual corporate objectives for individuals and teams. Effectively utilize personal project management techniques and utilize the available technical skills and resources necessary for success.  Work closely with and mentor other engineering resources globally.  Some overnight travel will be required (probably less than 10%).

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5-years of acoustics or NVH work experience is required. Master’s Degree or Ph.D. is preferred. Key Skills or Competencies: Formal coursework in mechanics of materials, vibration, structural dynamics, numerical