Lead Serviceability Engineer at Trane Italia

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

186830.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC System Design, Service Lifecycle Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Problem Resolution, Technical Documentation, Product Evaluation, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Analysis, Decision-making

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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. What's in it for you: Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and creating products that set industry standards for serviceability and sustainability? As an HVAC Serviceability Engineer you will be responsible for championing serviceability requirements throughout every stage of our product lifecycle. You’ll work hand-in-hand with product growth teams, quality, manufacturing, and service experts—collaborating to deliver solutions that exceed serviceability standards and deliver outstanding performance for our customers. An ideal candidate excels at integrating the three dimensions of Service Lifecycle Management, driving value for both the business and its customers by maximizing long-term reliability, maintainability, and upgrade potential throughout every stage of the product journey. This role impacts both Smart Services Products and Operations. It will directly report to the Director of Service Operations with a strong dotted line to the Smart Services Products team. Location: White Bear Lake, MN or La Crosse, WI What you will do: Service Lifecycle Management: Leverage deep expertise in serviceability to support Product Growth Teams (PGTs) across all phases of the product lifecycle in three key dimensions: Serviceability: Ensuring products are designed for safe, efficient, and straightforward repair and maintenance. Serviceable: Parts availability throughout the customer’s expected lifecycle to facilitate ongoing repairs and maintenance. Services: Support Smart Services Product PGTs to develop and grow our Service offerings to upgrade and maintain products throughout every stage of the product journey Serviceability Design: Work with product growth teams (PGTs) and our quality organization to incorporate service-friendly features into HVAC systems, ensuring ease of maintenance and repair. Represent Services on PGTs in supporting their product life cycle management initiatives. Smart Services Product Upgrades and Specials: Provide serviceability expertise to Smart Services PGT’s in offering field upgrades and custom specials. Field Support: Partner with Technical Support teams and field technicians to provide guidance to PGTs that address those serviceability challenges. Documentation: Collaborate with PGTs in the development and review of service manuals, maintenance guides, and training materials to ensure clear and accurate service information. Product Evaluation: Conduct field visits to observe installations, maintenance, and repair activities. Gather feedback and identify design improvements. Lead efforts to integrate services, serviceable and serviceability Liaison: Product lifecycle expert to drive upgrade or parts strategy for each product offering with the PGT’s. Continuous Improvement: Conduct service technician needs assessments in collaboration with PGTs, and other key stakeholders like quality, to identify high impact areas for NPD serviceability improvements. This may include analyzing service records and warranty claims to identify common issues and propose design changes that improve reliability and reduce service time. Collaboration: Partner with PGTs to implement design changes and improvements. Liaise with Quality, Manufacturing, and Customer Support teams to ensure serviceability standards are met. Lead Field Service Council to ensure field feedback is being acted on appropriately. Compliance: Ensure all serviceability aspects comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies. Lead Service Specialty Tool program: Partner with regional offices and engineering for after-market specialty tool needs and engage with engineering on NPD standard work to ensure service tools are addressed during the product design phase What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; or equivalent years of technical experience required. 8+ years experience in HVAC system design, service, or related technical roles. Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, components, and maintenance processes. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority Sound project management, analysis, problem resolution, team building, judgment and decision-making skills Outstanding communication and teamwork abilities. Experience or knowledge of regulatory standards (ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, etc.) is a plus. Experience working within a complex organization that spans many functions and geographies Must be able to travel 5% - 10% of the time Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $133,633.33 - $186,830.00 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes 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 Bargaining 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. At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share. Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us. That's okay! Share your skills, interests, and experience with us by building your Talent Profile to allow us to keep you in mind for future opportunities to join our team. At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: app_accommodations@tranetechnologies.com

Responsibilities

Champion serviceability requirements throughout the product lifecycle to ensure HVAC systems are safe, efficient, and easy to maintain. Collaborate with product growth, quality, and manufacturing teams to integrate service-friendly features and develop field upgrade strategies.