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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.
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.
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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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Product Design Lead duties. A degree in graphic design, HCI, or industrial design maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather any supplemental coursework documentation now.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your metro area before you negotiate, so your offered salary clears the DOL threshold without surprises.
Target employers with dedicated design org structures
Companies with standalone design teams, not just embedded designers, are more likely to classify a lead role as specialty occupation. Look for employers whose job postings reference design systems, cross-functional leadership, or product strategy, since these frames strengthen the H-1B petition narrative.
Search H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Product Design Lead listings on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for design roles, reducing the risk of an employer who is willing in principle but unprepared in practice.
Clarify cap-exempt status early in conversations
Universities, nonprofits, and research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the April lottery. If a cap-exempt employer offers you a Product Design Lead role, your start date isn't constrained to October 1.
Confirm I-129 filing timeline with your hiring team
H-1B petitions can be filed up to six months before your requested start date. For an October 1 start, that window opens April 1. Make sure your employer's legal team is aligned on this schedule before you give notice at a current employer or let your OPT clock run low.
H-1B Visa Product Design Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Design Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as interaction design, human-computer interaction, or industrial design. Generic design roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny. Job descriptions that specify portfolio requirements, systems-level design ownership, or cross-functional leadership typically support the specialty occupation classification more cleanly.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for design lead roles?
Search Migrate Mate for Product Design Lead listings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which companies have filed for design-related roles before, which is a stronger signal than an employer simply saying they're open to sponsorship. Employers who have previously filed for design positions understand the process and are less likely to withdraw an offer when they see the paperwork involved.
What SOC code applies to a Product Design Lead for the LCA and H-1B petition?
Most Product Design Lead roles fall under SOC 27-1021 (Commercial and Industrial Designers) or SOC 15-1255 (Web and Digital Interface Designers), depending on whether the work is primarily product or digital. Your employer's attorney will confirm the code, but it matters because the DOL prevailing wage determination and OFLC Wage Search figures are tied to the SOC code and work location.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better Product Design Lead offer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. You don't need to wait for the transfer to be fully adjudicated before starting the new role, which matters when you're weighing competing offers.
What happens to my H-1B if my Product Design Lead role shifts to a different team or job function?
A material change in job duties, work location, or the employer entity can require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts from product design to UX research or engineering leadership, your employer's legal team should assess whether the change falls outside the scope of the original petition. An unamended petition covering a significantly different role creates compliance risk for both you and the employer.