Test Engineer jobs in Louisiana

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.

As a Senior Chiller Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our R&D Laboratory, responsible for leading and conducting rigorous testing and validation of our Trane Commercial air-cooled and water-cooled Chiller products.  You will lead test and facility upgrade projects with a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Technicians to ensure the highest quality and performance of our HVAC solutions.  This position requires expertise in Chiller test methodologies, equipment selection, measurement and DAQ systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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% total 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!

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Be the Subject Matter Expert on laboratory tests for Chiller line of HVAC products.
• Lead the planning and execution of test programs, ensuring adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Own test facilities’ capability and ensure equipment has the necessary functions and reliability to produce quality data.
• Develop/implement test methodologies, facility upgrades and procedures to validate product performance, reliability, functional requirements and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes related to HVAC testing methodologies and standards.
• Provide expertise on advanced data acquisition equipment and test automation.
• Develop measurement systems for Laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with DAQ software development team to incorporate new technologies and instrumentations in to the DAQ.
• Some overnight travel is required (approximately 10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences and at least 5 years of HVAC/R or Testing work experience is required.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Must be a highly motivated team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to think outside of box and demonstrated efficiency improvements in past roles.
• Experience with test methodologies and standards for HVAC Chiller products, including AHRI, ASHRAE, UL and other applicable guidelines.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with test automation, programming, or scripting languages is a plus.

Annual Compensation Range is $80,000 to $140,000 annually.  Disclaimer:  This salary range is based on US national averages.  Actual pay could be a result of seniority/experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual work is performed.

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.