Trane Technologies is looking for an Engineering Technician to join the Applied Mechanics team at Thermo King. In this hands-on role, you will support critical testing for Transport Refrigeration product designs, addressing reliability in acoustics, vibrations, and fatigue. You'll work closely with product development teams and global engineering support to validate designs and ensure product durability.
What You'll Do
- Assist in planning and executing tests to validate simulation models, assess risk, and complete full durability tests.
- Support laboratory operations by performing routine tests and procedures.
- Calibrate, instrument, and perform standard and non-standard tests to collect critical project data.
- Assist senior technicians with more complex testing procedures.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and perform required quality assurance.
- Apply engineering principles and techniques to the validation and qualification of products.
- Follow existing test procedures, documenting and effectively communicating results.
- Support the operation, maintenance, and repair of applied mechanics lab assets.
- Conduct testing for structural reliability.
- Detail documentation of testing progress, observations, and results with support from test engineers.
- Support process improvement activities for individual and group work.
What We're Looking For
- A high school diploma.
- 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical experience (e.g., mechanic, service technician, fabricator).
- Experience with Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
- Experience with data acquisition is required.
Nice to Have
- An engineering technology or associate's degree.
- Experience with high-speed data acquisition.
- Experience in performing applied mechanics tests.
- Experience with structural data acquisition systems (hardware and software) and mechanical strain measurement.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
- Data acquisition systems
- Structural data acquisition hardware/software
Team & Environment
You will work within the Applied Mechanics team and collaborate closely with various product and technology development teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $43,000 – $93,000
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs.
- 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.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at 314 W 90th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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.
