Trane Technologies
Senior Refrigeration Engineer
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA · Senior
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$9,859 more — $107,266 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $107,266 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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?
Responsibilities
- Develop refrigeration subsystems to meet unit performance goals, regulatory requirements, and cost targets.
- Develop and execute product validation test plans.
- Create and calibrate product performance models using test data.
- Support product regulatory compliance certification testing.
- Design and physics modeling with HVAC products and components (compressors, heat exchangers, fans, controls, etc.)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 5-years of work experience in refrigeration system and/or subsystem design is required.
- Proven success in helping conduct new technology and new product development (NPD) projects to improve the function, reliability or cost of products and components.
- Strong demonstrated ability to quickly troubleshoot, identify root cause and correct issues with refrigeration system performance and/or lab test data (including facility issues)
Nice to have
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
Skills
- Strong experience with validation test plan development and execution
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Compensation
- $97,406.66 - $135,834.99 Compensation Type:
- Salary Incentive Eligible:
- 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.
- We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
- Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Company info
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Trane Technologies's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.