Unit Controls Software Test Team Leader

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Where is the work:

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

 

 

What's in it for you:
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Trane Technologies is currently seeking a Software Test Team Leader to join our Controls Software Test team in Clarksville, Tennessee.  The selected individual will be responsible for leading a team preparing, conducting and reporting on the testing of embedded-based software for Trane Commercial HVAC products.

What you will do:

• Lead a team of software test engineers, technicians, and interns to rigorously test Trane Light Unitary controls software products.

• Handle all standard Human Resources processes and procedures for direct reports.

• Hold regular one-on-one discussions with team members to assess project progress and facilitate personal development.

• Conduct monthly goals-alignment discussions with team members.

• Prepare and conduct formal year-end reviews with team members.

• Mentor team members in software testing and test lead best practices.

• Screen, interview, and hire replacement team members when required.

• Coordinate efforts between global software test teams.

• Function as a test lead on selected unit controls projects, with responsibilities including:

  • Creation and maintenance of project test schedules, test cases, and test dashboards.

  • Coordinating efforts of test team members.

  • Reporting test progress to project managers and leadership.

  • Review product requirements, functional specifications and test results.

• Participate test process improvements with test leadership.

• Drive team innovation through use of tools like AI and Test Automation.

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and process improvements.

• Collaborate with Automation Architect to enhance automation tools.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5yrs experience in embedded controls product development.

• ​Ability to effectively communicate with others both in writing and verbally.

• Knowledge of industrial/embedded controls and building control systems.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

• Experience testing and