Engineering Team Leader Jobs in Tennessee

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Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's in it for you:

A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.

Trane Technologies is currently seeking a Software Test Team Leader to join our Controls Software Test team in Clarksville, Tennessee. The selected individual will be responsible for leading a team preparing, conducting and reporting on the testing of embedded-based software for Trane Commercial HVAC products.

What you will do:

• Lead a team of software test engineers, technicians, and interns to rigorously test Trane Light Unitary controls software products.
• Handle all standard Human Resources processes and procedures for direct reports.
• Hold regular one-on-one discussions with team members to assess project progress and facilitate personal development.
• Conduct monthly goals-alignment discussions with team members.
• Prepare and conduct formal year-end reviews with team members.
• Mentor team members in software testing and test lead best practices.
• Screen, interview, and hire replacement team members when required.
• Coordinate efforts between global software test teams.

• Function as a test lead on selected unit controls projects, with responsibilities including:

• Creation and maintenance of project test schedules, test cases, and test dashboards.

• Coordinating efforts of test team members.
• Reporting test progress to project managers and leadership.
• Review product requirements, functional specifications and test results.
• Participate test process improvements with test leadership.
• Drive team innovation through use of tools like AI and Test Automation.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Automation Architect to enhance automation tools.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5yrs experience in embedded controls product development.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others both in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of industrial/embedded controls and building control systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Experience testing and configuring embedded controllers.
• Experience with automated software testing.
• Project management experience is desired.
• People management experience is desired.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$102,000.00 - $144,864.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• 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.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.