Senior Modeling Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Trane Technologies scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands - including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.
SUMMARY:
ThisSenior Modeling Engineer will create, maintain and improve modeling simulation and data management software applications to support new product and technology development projects in Trane Technologies. The role will also support the use of these applications to troubleshoot, analyze and offer solutions to performance & reliability problems of HVAC components, systems and grids in the laboratory or customer fields.
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Develop familiarity with Trane Technologies HVAC and refrigeration products, systems, and applications.
- Work closely with team members, cross-functional partners, and internal customers to gather requirements, provide project updates, and support engineering activities.
- Gain exposure to software development tools, workflows, and engineering processes.
- Develop 1D component and system models, including refrigeration sub-systems, HVAC&R system and solutions.
- Improve, standardize, and maintain existing steady-state component and system models across multiple HVAC&R applications.
- Improve, standardize, and maintain existing transient component and system models across multiple HVAC&R applications.
- Develop a strong understanding of laboratory testing methods and enhance modeling and simulation processes through validation activities.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging HVAC&R technologies and industry trends related to modeling and simulation.
- Build understanding of internal modeling capabilities, industry-leading practices, and relevant academic research across global business units.
- Serve as a component modeling Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading technical discussions and supporting multi-business-unit project development.
- Coordinate external collaborations and partnerships related to modeling and simulation initiatives within Trane SBUs.
- Lead modeling and simulation communication activities across SBUs, consolidate regional requirements into global development priorities, and contribute to the organization’s strategic technology roadmap.
- Apply optimization techniques, numerical methods, and data analysis in modeling and simulation activities.
Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical (thermal) Engineering, PhD is a plus to this position.
- 5~10 years experience in air-conditioning / HVAC system product design and modeling
- Familiar with popular industrial level modeling and simulation tools and platforms, with at least 5 years experiences to use or develop modeling and simulation related tools
Essential Skills or Knowledge Required:
- Expertise in the thermal sciences (thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics), gained preferably from experience with HVAC components & systems
- Expertise in Modeling and Simulation methodologies, including different types of HVAC components and systems, including Steady state modeling and Transient modeling;
- Experience in HVAC product design and system optimization
- Programming capability is desirable. Experience with Fortran, C++/C#, Python for understanding existing codes as well as developing new component models in modern languages/scripting platforms
- Experience in problem formulation & solution using numerical methods via commercial solvers & custom code required
- Project management skills are highly preferred
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.