Custom Application 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:

On-Site (5 days)

 

 

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.

Join Trane as a  Custom Application Engineer ! As an Air Handling Unit (AHU) Application Engineer, you will act as a product expert to direct and review selections, specifications, and drawings. Additionally, you will be providing design pricing and drawings, which may involve working directly with both the internal product engineering team and external vendors. You will also be responsible for reporting issues and assisting in the improvement of our proprietary equipment selection software.

This position is based out of our  Fort Smith AR or Lexington, KY location.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide application, budget, layout, competitive review, takeoff, selection, and pricing support for field sales organization.

• Design custom air handling units, which includes component engineering selections, air-handling equipment layouts, and specification development.

• Advise project leaders on competitive advantages/disadvantages necessary in setting the most effective strategy for bids or design work.

• Generate detailed proposals based on product selections and variations to the plan and specs.

• Reviews budgets and price quotations with the Sales Enablement Manager prior to sending to the customer.

• Provide a complete package of information to the submittal team on new orders.

• Participate in formal hand-off meeting with the submittal team on new orders received.

• Be a technical liaison with field order entry personnel.

• Testing of selection and pricing tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or engineering, with 0-2 years’ experience or 5-years equivalent experience working in the HVAC industry.

• Strong communication and analytical skills required.

• Excellent organizational skills required.

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) fundamentals preferred.

• Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred.

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred.

• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.

• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

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.

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.

• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Barraging 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.