About this role
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze the Test Requests from stake holder & provide technical guidance on test feasibility, test method selection, setup definition, risk evaluation, and validation strategy.
- Execute the Test request in accordance to test plan & the schedule committed. Keep stakeholder communication UpToDate about the testing progress & challenges.
- Support troubleshooting and root cause investigation related to test setups, instrumentation, controls, environmental systems, and product performance issues observed during testing.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant international standards, internal standards, and regulatory requirements for HVAC&R product and component validation and ensure their effective deployment within laboratory operations.
- Drive standardization of test methods, data formats, and reporting practices across programs and locations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and laboratory documentation in alignment with international testing standards and the laboratory quality management system.
- Establish and monitor laboratory performance metrics, including test quality, schedule adherence, equipment uptime, energy performance, calibration status, and utilization, and drive actions for continuous improvement.
- Provide technical and operational leadership for efficient, safe, and sustainable laboratory operations, with strong focus on turnaround time (TAT), energy optimization, equipment utilization, and compliance.
- Ensure all laboratory activities are executed in accordance with safety, quality, environmental, and compliance requirements, and drive a proactive culture of operational discipline and risk prevention.
- Oversee maintenance, calibration, and reliability of laboratory assets, including sensors, DAQ systems, room conditioning systems, utilities, and specialized test equipment.
- Lead audit readiness and compliance activities related to laboratory quality systems and safety practices.
- Support sustainability initiatives through reduced energy consumption, refrigerant stewardship, and efficient use of utilities and test assets.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies in instrumentation, data acquisition (DAQ), automation, and room conditioning/control systems to enhance laboratory capability, accuracy, and productivity.
- Drive a culture of innovation by promoting idea generation, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement, while enabling inclusive support to strategic projects, proof-of-concept (POC) activities by Engineering Team.
- Support the design, development, installation, and commissioning of new laboratory test infrastructure in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring capability, reliability, safety, and readiness for current and future validation needs.
- Build awareness and practical adoption of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in laboratory operations, test planning, data interpretation, and reporting; coach and upskill team members accordingly. Champion digitalization initiatives such as automated data capture, dashboarding, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
- Collaborate with global laboratory technical counterparts to benchmark best practices, align methods, and improve consistency in quality, safety, and operational performance across laboratories.
Key Competencies:
- Strong technical expertise in HVAC&R product/component testing, psychometrics, refrigeration systems, instrumentation, and DAQ
- Proven capability in laboratory operations, test infrastructure development, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of international testing standards, validation practices, and quality systems
- Ability to analyze complex test data and translate results into clear engineering conclusions
Qualification:
B.Tech in Mechanical engineering with 10+ Years relevant experience in HVAC& R product & component Validation, Operations of Psychrometric Lab, Controlled ambient chambers.
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.