Regulatory & Standards Materials Engineer

At Trane TechnologiesTM 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 at home. We boldly go.

What's in it for you:

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.

We are seeking a talented Regulatory & Standards Materials Engineer to join our Materials & Chemistry Network of Excellence Team within the Global Advanced Technology Organization. Our mission is to drive product innovation and differentiation through cutting-edge materials and chemistry technologies, leveraging both internal expertise and external partnerships to accelerate technology implementation in HVAC applications across Trane Technologies' strategic business units.

As a Regulatory & Standards Materials Engineer, you will advance and integrate cutting-edge materials and technologies across Trane Technologies' HVAC products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with global teams to develop and qualify new materials, contribute to centralized materials data management, and partner with external research groups to advance new materials. Additionally, you will create and maintain technology roadmaps to identify opportunities and ensure compliance ahead of regulatory deadlines.

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, 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!

Where is the work:

Due to the nature of this role, this position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week.

What you will do:

• Provide regulatory guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle in collaboration with advanced technology teams and global business units.
• Develop and implement strategies for material standards to ensure regulatory compliance and stay updated on evolving industry regulations.
• Create and enforce standard procedures and data management protocols for material data compliance.
• Communicate with external suppliers regarding material composition and regulatory compliance and lead change management projects to meet upcoming compliance requirements.
• Prepare and present reports, documentation, and updates on material compliance and regulatory changes to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects, addressing short-term engineering needs related to material compliance and promoting sustainable materials and practices.
• Serve as the materials regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) during technical design reviews and participate in cross-functional meetings to support decision-making.
• Travel up to 25%, including international travel, as required.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Material Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in materials engineering, regulatory affairs, or a related field within a regulated industry (e.g., HVAC, automotive, aerospace, medical devices).
• Strong knowledge of global chemical regulations and standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS).
• Proficiency with software tools for material data management and integration within MBE/MBSE environments (e.g., PLM, ERP systems).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities to resolve technical issues.
• Strong program/project management skills with an understanding of stage gate product development processes.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $84,500 - $112,500

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

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.

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