Trane Technologies is hiring a Reliability Engineering Co‑Op to join our team focused on ensuring the durability of commercial HVAC products. You’ll play a key role in developing test plans and evaluating components to meet rigorous life expectations, directly contributing to our mission of building a sustainable future through reliable technology.
What You'll Do
- Work with design engineering teams to document component use cases and real-world application conditions.
- Research and document known or anticipated failure modes using industry sources, historical data, and Trane DFMEAs.
- Assist in developing accelerated life test plans and reliability evaluation strategies for components.
- Support component testing in the laboratory, including test setup, monitoring, and data collection.
- Analyze test results to identify failure mechanisms and assess whether life requirements are met.
- Prepare clear engineering documentation, including test plans, test reports, and reliability summaries.
- Participate in design and test review meetings to share insights and support decision-making.
- Collaborate with reliability, design, and quality engineers on continuous improvement projects.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Masters or PHD degree in Reliability Engineering.
- Strong interest in reliability engineering, component testing, or product development.
- Basic understanding of engineering principles such as material behavior, failure mechanisms, or mechanical/electrical systems.
- Analytical mindset and willingness to work with engineering data.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail in documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn through hands-on experience.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to reliability concepts such as FMEA, DVPR, or life testing.
- Experience with basic lab equipment or hands-on testing.
- Familiarity with Weibull, statistics or data analysis tools such as Reliasoft or Relyence.
- Coursework in materials, machine design, or failure analysis.
Benefits & Compensation
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
- 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 position operates on a hybrid schedule and is based in White Bear Lake, MN or La Crosse, WI.
Trane Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe in uplifting others and enabling our people to thrive.
