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 Thermo King as our Control Algorithms Team Lead and be at the forefront of transport refrigeration system development! In this dynamic role, you will manage a talented team while contributing to cutting-edge embedded controls projects. You will also play a key part in strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring our products remain industry leaders. If you have a deep understanding of control algorithms and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

 

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week in Minneapolis, MN. Up to 10% travel anticipated

 

What you will do:   

People Management:

Manage direct reports, ensuring they are effectively allocated across various project teams. Mentor and supervise team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Ensure that direct reports have the necessary tools, training, and support to succeed in their roles. Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing feedback and supporting professional development.

Technical Contribution:

Develop controller models for system-level control algorithms and logic that provide superior performance, enhance reliability, and diagnostics. Identify opportunities to enhance model-based design capabilities, enabling acceleration of value delivery to internal and external customers. Work with software development teams to integrate model-generated software into application software. Adhere to model development standards and processes. Stay updated with the latest advancements in control systems and apply relevant knowledge to ongoing projects.

Strategic Planning:

Assist in planning and road mapping activities for embedded controller development. Provide input on project timelines, resource allocation, and technology strategies. Support aligning project goals with organizational objectives. Contribute to the development of long-term strategies for control systems innovation and continuous improvement.
 

What you will bring: 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science required. Other technical degrees may be considered in lieu of degree with relevant work experience.  At least 7 years’ experience in controls, electronics, systems, or software engineering experience is required. At least 2 years’ experience leadership, either direct or indirect required.

Key Competencies:

Experience with model-based design processes and modeling & simulation of complex systems is required. Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a small team of engineers. Understanding of control system design. Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering). Understanding of optimization techniques is preferred. Advanced proficiency with Simulink and Stateflow is required. Proficiency in Azure DevOps is beneficial. Experience in automating processes is preferred. Knowledge in refrigeration, vapor compression, or thermodynamics/fluid dynamics is preferred. Knowledge in compressors, engines, or power electronics is preferred.

  

Annual base compensation: $115,000 – 145,000

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. 

 

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