Controls Algorithm Engineer

Summary: Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. They are currently seeking a Controls Algorithm Engineer to develop advanced control strategies and algorithms for HVAC systems, ensuring energy efficiency and reliability in their products. Responsibilities: - Work with product management and application engineering to understand product requirements - Develop control strategies and algorithms to meet or exceed product requirements - Develop technical specifications to be used by the team for software development and verification - Utilize effective communication techniques to help team members understand and implement the design strategy - Lead dynamic controls testing: test planning, lab support, data analysis - Develop and execute hardware in loop testing (real time data analysis) - Advance model driven development methods - Able to travel overnight; less than 5% of the time Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related) - 1-3 years of control theory experience - Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering) - System modeling expertise required (Proficiency with Matlab Simulink, and optionally Stateflow) - Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics - Programming skills in C++ with the ability to learn new programming languages - Ability to function in a team environment - Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally - Mobility within the office - Frequent keyboarding - Ability to travel to Trane Business Locations - Software Skills: Matlab/Simulink, Modelica, C++ programming, Python - Knowledge of heat transfer, refrigeration systems, thermodynamics - Knowledge of HVAC compressor technologies Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree - Advanced control knowledge preferred (modern control theory, model predictive control, non-linear control, adaptive control) - Experience with product development processes - Experience with HVAC Systems and Components - Knowledge of HVAC control strategy - Knowledge of data analysis - Laboratory experience - Knowledge of sensors and actuators - Knowledge of HVAC equipment sequence of operations - Knowledge of HVAC system modeling - Academic: Linear Systems and Control, Non-Linear Systems and Control, Optimal Control, Machine Learning, Applied Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, HVAC Fundamentals, Thermodynamics, Object Oriented Analysis & Design, C++, C, Python programming Required Skills: Matlab Simulink, C++ programming, Python, System modeling, PID control, Linear control, Digital filtering, Model predictive control, Non-linear control, Adaptive control, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Fluid dynamics, Modelica, Refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, Stateflow, Data analysis, Laboratory experience, Sensors and actuators, HVAC compressor technologies, HVAC control strategy, HVAC equipment sequence of operations, Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Machine Learning, Applied Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis 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., 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution., 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.