Advanced Systems Engineering Intern

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:

What's in it for you:
This is a full time summer internship with Trane beginning in May 2026 and ending in August 2026. The assignment is intended to provide an opportunity to experience HVAC compressor engineering design activities and responsibilities while contributing to business goals. Scope of activities will be based on candidate's demonstrated abilities, with the intent to provide an appropriate level of benefit to the business and to the individual’s educational experience.

What you will do:

Key Competencies

• Demonstrates an ability to translate complex HVAC data and models into technical reports and peer reviewed publications.

• Seeks opportunities to pursue information, experience, and feedback.

• Imagines new possibilities and creates new business solutions. Possesses a deep understanding of first-principles thermodynamics that can be applied to designing and building novel HVAC hardware.

• Manages laboratory experimental testing, including sensor calibration, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and data analysis.

• Expertise in developing high-fidelity thermodynamic simulation and reduced-order models in Python-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers in the day-to-day tasks of design and development of water heating unit.

• Assist in the selection and procurement of parts.

• Assist in the unit build and test.

• Perform data analysis and model creation suitable for use in a building model.

What you will bring:

Working towards a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering program or similar.

Overall GPA 3.0 or above

Strong background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics

Experience with computer modeling in MATLAB and Python.

Good communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership skills (minimum of one example in the last four years such as: school club officer, sports team captain, resident advisor, etc. or exceptional leadership of work projects).

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

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.

Safety Sensitive Role:

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.