Reliability Co-Op

AtTrane Technologies

TM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and  boldly go.

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

You will support the reliability team by helping evaluate and test components used in Trane’s commercial HVAC products. Your primary focus will be developing and documenting accelerated life test plans to ensure components meet required life expectations. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineering to understand real-world use cases, identify failure modes, and support the creation of reliability test plans and subsequent reports.

This role is an excellent opportunity for students interested in reliability, testing, product development, and data‑driven engineering work.

• 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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here!

• From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
• Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers, collaborate with colleagues in your office.

This position can sit in White Bear Lake, MN or La Crosse, WI.

• Work with design engineering teams to document component use cases and real-world application conditions.
• Research and document known or anticipated failure modes using industry sources, historical data, and Trane DFMEAs.
• Assist in developing accelerated life test plans and reliability evaluation strategies for components.
• Support component testing in the laboratory, including test setup, monitoring, and data collection.
• Analyze test results to identify failure mechanisms and assess whether life requirements are met.
• Prepare clear engineering documentation, including test plans, test reports, and reliability summaries.
• Participate in design and test review meetings to share insights and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with reliability, design, and quality engineers on continuous improvement projects.

• Currently pursuing a Masters or PHD degree in Reliability Engineering.
• Strong interest in reliability engineering, component testing, or product development.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles such as material behavior, failure mechanisms, or mechanical/electrical systems.
• Analytical mindset and willingness to work with engineering data.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail in documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn through hands‑on experience.

• Exposure to reliability concepts such as FMEA, DVPR, or life testing.
• Experience with basic lab equipment or hands‑on testing.
• Familiarity with Weibull, statistics or data analysis tools such as Reliasoft or Relyence.
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