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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TKC Thermo King


Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 105228 - 146720
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable sustainable and efficient climate solutions for buildings homes and transportation its our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies and through our businesses including TraneandThermo King sustainability is not just how we do businessit is our business. Do you dare to look at the worlds 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 whats possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays choose your work location balancing what your work requires.

Whatsin it for you:

Join Thermo King as aSenior Mechanical Design Engineerand help with shaping the next generation of transport refrigeration technology! In this role youll develop and maintain enclosures for embedded electronics systems on transport refrigeration units that are produced by Thermo King. Enclosures will be for automotive graded analog and digital electronic devices controllers displays communication systems and related components. Youll make a real impact across multiple Thermo King product platforms supporting systems used around the world. This is a handson highly technical role where you can apply your expertise in enclosure design materials and manufacturing while also expanding your skills through exposure to a wide range of modern technologies.

What you will do:

  • Creating detailed designs for enclosures usingCAD software considering factors like size shapematerial selection and manufacturing processes.

  • Choosing appropriate materials based on the enclosures intended use considering factors like strength durability cost and environmental resistance.

  • Evaluating the enclosures structural integrity using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to ensure it can withstand anticipated loads and environmental conditions.

  • Designing for proper heat dissipation to prevent overheating of components potentially using heat sinks fans or other cooling solutions.

  • Ensuring the enclosure effectively shields against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) to prevent malfunctions.

  • Maintainingmanufacturing instructions drawings and specifications for the enclosures

  • Evaluate analytical and experimental test results following engineering principles to verify that products meet technical requirements and validating that the design solutions meet customer needs.

  • Apply systematic problem-solving skills to define issues identify root causes develop qualify and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.

  • Develop and coordinate detailed testing; interpret condense and present test data/results.

  • Maintain orderly project records. Document and communicate project status as required both verbally and in written form.

  • Release engineering component prints in product life cycle management systems.

What you will bring:

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) and at least 5 years of hardware development work experience is required. Masters Degree is a plus.

  • Strong background withrugged PCB enclosure designfor automotive/industrial applications (IP67/IP69 etc.).

  • Proficiency inCAD software(e.g. Creo).

  • Basic understanding ofinjection moldingandmold construction.

  • Strong understanding of material science manufacturing processes andstructural analysis.

  • Experience withthermal managementandelectromagnetic compatibility(EMC).

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$105228.33 - $146720.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commisison 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.

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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