About the role#
As a Service Controls Technician Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with smart building automation, Direct Digital Controls, and energy-efficient HVAC systems. You will work alongside senior specialists, systems engineers, and field technicians to build your technical problem-solving and field instrumentation skills. This role focuses on the intersection of mechanical equipment and digital intelligence to help our commercial customers maintain optimal building performance.
What you'll do#
- Shadow and support senior controls technicians during system startup, commissioning, and preventive maintenance.
- Assist in uploading, downloading, addressing, and verifying Trane digital controllers.
- Perform sensor verification, wiring terminations, actuator stroke tests, and variable frequency drive integration.
- Communicate directly with customers to address their needs and provide educational resources.
- Execute daily paperwork and generate BAS reports.
- Assist engineering teams with the creation and layout of system graphic interfaces.
- Gain exposure to field communication protocols and local controller area networks.
- Capture and review system performance trends, logs, and diagnostic alerts.
- Coordinate with project managers and field service coordinators for daily job dispatches.
- Observe and assist with coordinating electrical and mechanical subcontractor activities.
- Maintain accurate work logs, safety check sheets, and daily field service work tickets.
- Maintain 100% compliance with Trane Technologies Environmental, Health, and Safety policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited program pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or technical certificate in fields such as Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- A fundamental understanding of basic electrical theory and mechanical HVAC system basics.
- Proficiency with personal computers, mobile applications, and Microsoft Office 365.
- A valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months with an acceptable, clean driving record.
- Ability to climb ladders, enter mechanical penthouses and plant rooms, stand for extended periods, and lift tools and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, rolling internship.
About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies manufactures industrial climate control equipment. It operates through brands including Trane and Thermo King to provide heating, cooling, and transportation climate solutions. The company is based in Davidson, North Carolina. It employs over 15,000 people and functions as a public company.
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