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Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Execution Systems Co-op

Trane Technologies

La Crosse, WICo-op$20.5–28/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.5–28/hr
Location
La Crosse, WI
Role Type
Co-op
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Execution Systems Co-op supports manufacturing operations in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The role develops and implements production processes, resolves process and product design problems, and configures and troubleshoots the Manufacturing Execution System. It works with factory staff, manufacturing engineers, and EHS to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. A degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing Issue AssessmentCommunicationRelationship BuildingGrowth MindsetAccountabilityCustomer FocusPFMEA

Qualifications

Manufacturing Environment ExperienceEngineering or Related Technical Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

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)

What's in it for you:

Join Trane Technologies as a Manufacturing Engineer in La Crosse, WI! In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.

What you will do:

  • Provide timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems, including investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.

  • Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations.

  • Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.

  • Uphold manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.

  • Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs.

  • Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development.

  • Partner with on-site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

  • Work with factory staff and manufacturing engineers to configure the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as manufacturing processes and products change.

  • Troubleshoot technical and configuration issues with MES, and train personnel on use of the system.

  • Translate internal and external customer requirements into MES functional development requests, and then test those developments.

What you will bring:

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • PFMEA experience preferred.

  • Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.

  • Effective communication at multiple levels coupled with ability to build relationships.

  • Growth mindset – desire to expand technical skillset.

  • Results-driven to maintain accountability and customer-focus.

  • Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical disciplines.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$20.50 - $28.00

Compensation Type:

Hourly

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:

  • 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.

  • Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

  • 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 5,773 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.5–28/hr
  • US median$40–48/hr360 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.25/hr, is 45% below the US median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 194 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 5,773 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,558 postings).
Education
3,178 of the 5,773 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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