
Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer
Minneapolis, MNJob$105–147K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Test Engineer for its Application & Durability Testing Team at Thermo King. The engineer will own test development, execution, and reporting for application and durability test cells, working closely with technicians and DVP owners. The role supports prototype builds and product verification and validation, and calls for engineering experience, testing-environment experience, and familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
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Full job description
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 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , 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.
Learn about our benefits (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
Thermo King is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to join our Application & Durability Testing Team. In close cooperation with our skilled technicians, the Senior Test Engineer will take ownership of test development, execution, and reporting for our application and durability test cells. Foresight, attention to detail, and hands-on skills are critical for this role. Successful candidates will have experience in a testing environment and new product development processes.
What you will do:
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Test planning and logistics support for Application & Durability
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Coordination of prototype builds to support product verification and validation
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Obtain, clarify, and adapt customer requirements to testing methods by collaborating with Design Verification Plan (DVP) owners
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Develop product and build-specific test procedures, adapting standard work to the capabilities of the test articles
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Provide hand-on technical support to the test facility, ensuring correct and efficient execution of the test plan
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Create test reports that clearly and concisely communicate the outcomes of each test
What you will bring:
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4-year degree in a relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline
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5 to 7 years of experience in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or similar)
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At least 3 years of experience in a testing environment (HVAC, NVH, vehicle testing, powertrain, aerospace, etc.)
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Experience with engineering drawings, specifications, and standards
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Hands-on experience in a technical setting, with fabrication, machining, and instrumentation skills a plus
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$105,228.33 - $146,720.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
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.
Thrive at work and at home:
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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!
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Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
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401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,117 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$105–147K/yr
- Minnesota median$88–127K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$105–163K/yr2,074 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $126K, is 18% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($107K) — in the top quarter of Test Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Test Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 3,117 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,634 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,761 of the 3,117 open Test Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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