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Participez à notre mission ! En tant que leader mondial dans la création de solutions climatiques confortables, durables et efficaces pour les bâtiments, les habitations et les transports, il est de notre responsabilité de placer la planète au premier plan. Pour nous, chez Trane Technologies, et à travers nos activités, y compris Trane® et Thermo King, la durabilité n’est pas simplement une façon de faire des affaires—c’est au cœur de notre activité. Osez-vous regarder les défis mondiaux et y voir des opportunités porteuses d’impact ? Souhaitez-vous contribuer à bâtir un avenir meilleur ? Si la réponse est oui, nous vous invitons à envisager de nous rejoindre pour repousser les limites du possible en faveur d’un monde durable.
Découvrez nos avantages conçus pour vous permettre de vous épanouir au travail comme à la maison.
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Où se trouve le travail :
Du lundi au jeudi, travaillez sur site avec vos collègues. Le vendredi, choisissez votre lieu de travail, en tenant compte des exigences de votre activité.
ROLE ET RESPONSABILITÉS
Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Product Design Engineer to join our Trane Commercial Systems organization as a key member of the product development team which works closely with other Engineering teams, such as the Test Lab, Manufacturing and Product Management to create competitive designs for Trane Commercial Water-to-Water HVAC product lines, encompassing both heating and cooling functionalities. The selected individual must have the technical expertise to support and lead product design projects, product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality & reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering and stage gate product development process practices.
What you will do:
- Lead the development of HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
- Lead the evaluation of the technical feasibility of product and internal requirements, and drive the design and selection of robust, cost-effective components while developing clear engineering specifications.
- Establish the technical strategy for compliance and serve as subject matter expert on regulatory codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, UL, CRN, and Seismic certifications (IBC/OSHPD). Understand and apply applicable regulatory codes and standards, such as UL, CRN, Seismic (IBC/OSHPD), and ASME requirements.
- Create, review and maintain the engineering documentation package, including technical reports, lab test results, drawings, and specifications, to ensure it reflects the design intent and that all required documents are completed on time to the satisfaction of internal customers.
- Lead component- and system-level Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA) and execute resulting risk mitigation plans to ensure all technical knowledge gaps, structural/thermal risks, and laboratory failures (FRACAS/8D) are fully closed to prevent quality escapes.
- Meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, understanding and prioritizing customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary engineering subject matter expert to solve advanced design challenges, evaluate the appropriateness of products for various applications, and provide critical technical guidance to global technology centers.
- Lead and coordinate engineering work packages across cross-functional teams to guarantee that system performance, long-term reliability, product cost, and development schedule milestones are successfully met.
- Influence and provide deep technical support and analysis into component- and system-level reference design strategy and execution, working in close cooperation with functional engineering and project teams.
- Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems by working independently as an expert with minimal supervision. Serve as subject matter expert on capabilities to improve existing systems and processes.
- Collaborate with and influence engineering and project teams to achieve common objectives.
- Provide technical support and guidance to laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, technical service, and operations.
- Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, encouraging professional development, and fostering sound engineering judgment.
- Overnight travel (less than 5%).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8+ years of engineering or product design experience is required. Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.
- A Professional Engineering license may be beneficial but is not essential.
- Able to function as a core team member on cross-functional product engineering teams and deliver on select design elements for projects.
- Detailed understanding of HVAC system functions including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems with a strength in chilled and hot water heating systems.
- Strong technical skills with a natural technical curiosity and an enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate up, down, and across the organization.
- Ability to deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.
- Self-motivated and disciplined. Able to collaborate with and influence others.
- Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
- Experience with UL, CRN, Seismic (IBC/OSHPD), and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred.
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge is preferred.
- Experience with FEA, structural analysis, and related engineering evaluation methods is preferred.
- Good understanding of the application of computer simulation tools and theory to HVAC system design is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Fourchette de salaire de base annuel ou fourchette de rémunération horaire de base : $123,721.66 - $173,004.99
- Type de rémunération : Salaire
- Admissible à l’incitation : Yes
- Éligible à la commission sur les ventes : No
Avertissement Nous nous efforçons d’offrir une rémunération compétitive pour ce poste, adaptée à divers facteurs. La rémunération effective dépendra notamment de l’ancienneté, du mérite, de la localisation géographique, du niveau d’études, de l’expérience, des exigences en matière de déplacements et de l’appartenance syndicale. Notre fourchette de rémunération est généralement basée sur la moyenne nationale du pays. Par ailleurs, les avantages peuvent varier en fonction de la région, de l’organisation de l’entreprise, de l’implication syndicale et du statut de l’employé.
Épanouissez-vous au travail comme à la maison :
- Les avantages sociaux sont accessibles DÈS LE PREMIER JOUR pour vous et votre famille, notamment l’assurance santé et des programmes de bien-être global offrant de généreuses mesures incitatives – NOUS OSONS PRENDRE SOIN DE VOUS !
- Les avantages liés à la fondation d’une famille comprennent la prise en charge des traitements de fertilité ainsi qu’une aide à l’adoption et à la gestation pour autrui.
- Les congés payés comprennent jusqu’à 15 jours de congés, des jours fériés payés, des congés maladie et d’autres options pour soutenir le bénévolat et les congés parentaux.
- Abondement au 401K, possibilités de formation et de développement grâce aux programmes de l’entreprise, ainsi qu’une aide aux frais de scolarité et au remboursement de la dette étudiante.
Avis : Les avantages proposés peuvent varier selon le site, les conventions collectives et les réglementations locales/de l’État.
Poste à sensibilité en matière de sécurité
No
L’entreprise désigne certains postes comme étant sensibles à la sécurité. Les postes sensibles à la sécurité peuvent nécessiter la réussite de contrôles supplémentaires de dépistage de drogues. Ce poste est considéré comme sensible à la sécurité :
Nous offrons une rémunération compétitive ainsi que des avantages et des programmes complets. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l’égalité des chances ; tous les candidats qualifiés seront considérés pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de religion, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, d’identité de genre, d’origine nationale, de grossesse, d’âge, de statut marital, de handicap, de statut de vétéran protégé ou de tout autre statut protégé par la loi.
INTRODUCTION
Participez à notre mission ! En tant que leader mondial dans la création de solutions climatiques confortables, durables et efficaces pour les bâtiments, les habitations et les transports, il est de notre responsabilité de placer la planète au premier plan. Pour nous, chez Trane Technologies, et à travers nos activités, y compris Trane® et Thermo King, la durabilité n’est pas simplement une façon de faire des affaires—c’est au cœur de notre activité. Osez-vous regarder les défis mondiaux et y voir des opportunités porteuses d’impact ? Souhaitez-vous contribuer à bâtir un avenir meilleur ? Si la réponse est oui, nous vous invitons à envisager de nous rejoindre pour repousser les limites du possible en faveur d’un monde durable.
Découvrez nos avantages conçus pour vous permettre de vous épanouir au travail comme à la maison.
Nous avançons avec audace.
Où se trouve le travail :
Du lundi au jeudi, travaillez sur site avec vos collègues. Le vendredi, choisissez votre lieu de travail, en tenant compte des exigences de votre activité.
ROLE ET RESPONSABILITÉS
Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Product Design Engineer to join our Trane Commercial Systems organization as a key member of the product development team which works closely with other Engineering teams, such as the Test Lab, Manufacturing and Product Management to create competitive designs for Trane Commercial Water-to-Water HVAC product lines, encompassing both heating and cooling functionalities. The selected individual must have the technical expertise to support and lead product design projects, product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality & reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering and stage gate product development process practices.
What you will do:
- Lead the development of HVAC refrigeration systems to meet performance, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
- Lead the evaluation of the technical feasibility of product and internal requirements, and drive the design and selection of robust, cost-effective components while developing clear engineering specifications.
- Establish the technical strategy for compliance and serve as subject matter expert on regulatory codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, UL, CRN, and Seismic certifications (IBC/OSHPD). Understand and apply applicable regulatory codes and standards, such as UL, CRN, Seismic (IBC/OSHPD), and ASME requirements.
- Create, review and maintain the engineering documentation package, including technical reports, lab test results, drawings, and specifications, to ensure it reflects the design intent and that all required documents are completed on time to the satisfaction of internal customers.
- Lead component- and system-level Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA) and execute resulting risk mitigation plans to ensure all technical knowledge gaps, structural/thermal risks, and laboratory failures (FRACAS/8D) are fully closed to prevent quality escapes.
- Meet the needs of internal and external customers, through documenting, understanding and prioritizing customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary engineering subject matter expert to solve advanced design challenges, evaluate the appropriateness of products for various applications, and provide critical technical guidance to global technology centers.
- Lead and coordinate engineering work packages across cross-functional teams to guarantee that system performance, long-term reliability, product cost, and development schedule milestones are successfully met.
- Influence and provide deep technical support and analysis into component- and system-level reference design strategy and execution, working in close cooperation with functional engineering and project teams.
- Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems by working independently as an expert with minimal supervision. Serve as subject matter expert on capabilities to improve existing systems and processes.
- Collaborate with and influence engineering and project teams to achieve common objectives.
- Provide technical support and guidance to laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, technical service, and operations.
- Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, encouraging professional development, and fostering sound engineering judgment.
- Overnight travel (less than 5%).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8+ years of engineering or product design experience is required. Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.
- A Professional Engineering license may be beneficial but is not essential.
- Able to function as a core team member on cross-functional product engineering teams and deliver on select design elements for projects.
- Detailed understanding of HVAC system functions including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems with a strength in chilled and hot water heating systems.
- Strong technical skills with a natural technical curiosity and an enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate up, down, and across the organization.
- Ability to deliver and lead technical designs to meet project and product requirements.
- Self-motivated and disciplined. Able to collaborate with and influence others.
- Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
- Experience with UL, CRN, Seismic (IBC/OSHPD), and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred.
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge is preferred.
- Experience with FEA, structural analysis, and related engineering evaluation methods is preferred.
- Good understanding of the application of computer simulation tools and theory to HVAC system design is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Fourchette de salaire de base annuel ou fourchette de rémunération horaire de base : $123,721.66 - $173,004.99
- Type de rémunération : Salaire
- Admissible à l’incitation : Yes
- Éligible à la commission sur les ventes : No
Avertissement Nous nous efforçons d’offrir une rémunération compétitive pour ce poste, adaptée à divers facteurs. La rémunération effective dépendra notamment de l’ancienneté, du mérite, de la localisation géographique, du niveau d’études, de l’expérience, des exigences en matière de déplacements et de l’appartenance syndicale. Notre fourchette de rémunération est généralement basée sur la moyenne nationale du pays. Par ailleurs, les avantages peuvent varier en fonction de la région, de l’organisation de l’entreprise, de l’implication syndicale et du statut de l’employé.
Épanouissez-vous au travail comme à la maison :
- Les avantages sociaux sont accessibles DÈS LE PREMIER JOUR pour vous et votre famille, notamment l’assurance santé et des programmes de bien-être global offrant de généreuses mesures incitatives – NOUS OSONS PRENDRE SOIN DE VOUS !
- Les avantages liés à la fondation d’une famille comprennent la prise en charge des traitements de fertilité ainsi qu’une aide à l’adoption et à la gestation pour autrui.
- Les congés payés comprennent jusqu’à 15 jours de congés, des jours fériés payés, des congés maladie et d’autres options pour soutenir le bénévolat et les congés parentaux.
- Abondement au 401K, possibilités de formation et de développement grâce aux programmes de l’entreprise, ainsi qu’une aide aux frais de scolarité et au remboursement de la dette étudiante.
Avis : Les avantages proposés peuvent varier selon le site, les conventions collectives et les réglementations locales/de l’État.
Poste à sensibilité en matière de sécurité
No
L’entreprise désigne certains postes comme étant sensibles à la sécurité. Les postes sensibles à la sécurité peuvent nécessiter la réussite de contrôles supplémentaires de dépistage de drogues. Ce poste est considéré comme sensible à la sécurité :
Nous offrons une rémunération compétitive ainsi que des avantages et des programmes complets. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l’égalité des chances ; tous les candidats qualifiés seront considérés pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de religion, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, d’identité de genre, d’origine nationale, de grossesse, d’âge, de statut marital, de handicap, de statut de vétéran protégé ou de tout autre statut protégé par la loi.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Product Design Lead
Document your design leadership credentials early
Gather portfolio evidence, performance reviews, and any records showing you've led design systems or cross-functional teams. PERM audits for design roles often scrutinize whether your experience genuinely exceeds a generic bachelor's-level requirement.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 criteria
Product Design Lead roles can qualify under EB-2 if your employer's job requirements specify an advanced degree or its equivalent. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code to confirm the education and experience benchmarks DOL uses during PERM wage and classification review.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Mid-to-large product companies that run in-house immigration programs move faster than those outsourcing case-by-case. Ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored PERM cases for design leads before, not just for engineers.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Product Design Lead openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying and hoping. Start your search there to prioritize roles where PERM sponsorship is already established practice.
Negotiate PERM filing timing before accepting an offer
USCIS and DOL processing means your green card priority date depends on when PERM is filed, not when you're hired. Confirm in writing whether your employer will initiate the PERM process within your first year, since delays compound across the multi-year timeline.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, certified on the LCA. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing so a wage-level mismatch doesn't stall your PERM filing later.
Green Card Product Design Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Design Lead roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Product Design Lead positions qualify for EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the employer's job requirements specify an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate a business necessity for that higher standard. Your specific job description and the employer's documented requirements determine which category USCIS adjudicates.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Product Design Lead?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for many countries, though processing takes longer. The PERM route requires your employer to complete a formal labor market test before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 immigrant petition, making employer commitment earlier in the process essential.
What makes a Product Design Lead position strong for PERM approval?
PERM approval depends heavily on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the job description. Roles that specify a degree in a design-related field and require demonstrable leadership over design systems or teams are harder for generalist U.S. applicants to satisfy, which supports the labor market test. Vague requirements like 'any bachelor's degree' invite audit scrutiny, so the job description precision your employer uses matters significantly.
How do I find Product Design Lead jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Product Design Lead openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for design roles. Cold-applying to roles with no sponsorship track record wastes time at a stage where employer willingness and infrastructure matter as much as your qualifications.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have my green card?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Product Design Leads, a move to a comparable design leadership role at a new company generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but USCIS evaluates the comparison on a case-by-case basis.