Electrification Design Engineer

Company: Trane Technologies
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

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. Thermo King has an exciting opportunity for a Electrification Design Engineer! This role will lead power electronics module development & integration into zero-emissions Transport Refrigeration platforms. This work will shape the future of Thermo King s sustainable product offerings! This position is located in Minneapolis, MN with an onsite or hybrid work option. Responsibilities

• Work with internal team members and external suppliers to develop power electronics modules for use in Thermo King electric transport refrigeration units.
• May perform modeling and simulation, controls development, and HIL validation in the application of power electronics to Thermo King Systems.
• Utilize analytical tools available in the industry, including thermal design, algorithm development for motor control, motor protection and drive protection.
• Develop Lab test plans, conduct testing, analyze results and document results in reports. Requirements:
  • Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics and at least 3 years of experience in systems and/or electrical product design is required.
  • Master s Degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus. Essential Skills or Knowledge:
    • Strong understanding of power conversion technology, devices, circuits (Inverters, DC/DC converters, Soft starters, Power Input Active Rectifiers).
    • Hardware design and system integration experience with controllers, variety of battery technology, power electronics, motors (Synchronous and asynchronous machines, brushless DC, and control)
    • Familiarity to thermal requirements and reliability of power electronic modules
    • Ability to understand and review schematics, wiring diagrams (review PCB critical layout features for Power Electronics applications is a plus).
    • Ability to translate System interfaces and operation into software requirements for these applications. Experience with Sensor less Vector Control, V/f Control Schemes for induction machines a plus.
    • Application understanding in industrial and consumer transportation, transport refrigeration, off road agricultural, construction equipment, or HVAC engineering experience desired but not required.
    • Experience in simulation using Mathworks tools (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow) preferred.
    • Experience in simulation using PLECS preferred. Base Compensation Range is $63,000 to $133,000 Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. 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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