Controls Product Engineer

Trane Technologies

. Serve as the definitive technical subject matter expert on assigned building controls products .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,228 - $168,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building automation systems, technical documentation, and training program development, with a strong focus on collaboration between engineering and customer-facing teams to enhance product quality and user experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Building Automation Systems (BAS)Technical Documentation AuthoringHVAC Engineering ExperienceTechnical Training DevelopmentCommunication Protocols (BACnet, Modbus)

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Hard Skills

Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer)Technical Product EngineeringControl SequencesIT NetworksIoT StandardsTechnical Feasibility AnalysisUser-Friendly Guide DevelopmentProduct Enhancement Pipeline ManagementPilot TestingField Outreach

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingClear CommunicationCustomer Support

Industry Keywords

Building Controls ProductsProduct ManagementEngineering SpecificationsTechnical SupportQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the definitive technical subject matter expert on assigned building controls products
Provide advanced application support and engineering guidance to field offices, sales channels, and customers
Own and prioritize the product enhancement and feature request pipeline
Collaborate with Product Managers and R&D teams to turn field feedback into continuous product improvements
Author, review, and maintain technical literature, including application guides, product catalogs, installation manuals, sequence of operations, and engineering specifications
Specify, design, and deliver technical training programs, product demonstrations, and troubleshooting workshops
Partner with Engineering and Product Management during New Product Introduction phases
Lead pilot testing and conduct field outreach
Monitor product quality in the field and analyze systemic technical issues
Coordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to drive rapid resolution and product updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer preferred) or equivalent technical discipline
3-5+ years of experience in HVAC, building automation, controls, or technical product engineering
Strong understanding of commercial building automation systems (BAS), control sequences, IT networks, and communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, IoT standards)
Ability to analyze technical customer requests, evaluate technical feasibility, and translate field needs into structured engineering requirements
Demonstrated track record of authoring clear, concise technical documentation
Experience translating complex technical architectures into user-friendly guides
Experience developing and delivering technical training curricula and product demonstrations
Ability to collaborate between technical software/hardware engineering teams and commercial, customer-facing organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for the employee and family, effective on day one
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
Fertility coverage
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
Up to 15 vacation days
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Volunteer leave options
Parental leave options
401K match
Educational and training opportunities through company programs
Tuition assistance
Student debt support