Intern-Technician

Trane Technologies

Mechanicsburg, PA

Shift: Full time

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 , and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King , 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 designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations. Job Description: Service Controls Technician Intern Company: Trane Technologies / Trane Commercial HVAC Job Title: Service Controls Technician Intern Job Type: Internship (Full-Time / Seasonal, Typically 10–12 Weeks or Less) Location: Field-based / Local Trane Commercial Sales & Service Office- Harrisburg Target Audience: Students pursuing degrees or certifications in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC/R Technology, or Mechatronics Be a Part of Our Mission At Trane Technologies, and through our leading brands including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We are a team that dares to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Position Overview As a Service Controls Technician Intern , you will gain direct, hands-on exposure to the cutting edge of smart building automation, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and energy-efficient HVAC equipment systems. Working alongside seasoned Service Controls Specialists, Systems Engineers, and Field Technicians, you will participate in a structured internship designed to accelerate your technical problem-solving, field instrumentation, and customer service skills. This role bridges the gap between field mechanical equipment and digital intelligence—helping ensure our commercial customers achieve optimal comfort, air quality, and decarbonization performance. What You Will Do Field Diagnostics & System Startup Assist Field Technicians: Shadow and support senior controls technicians during system startup, commissioning, point-to-point verification, and preventive maintenance on commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS). Controller Setup & Checkout: Assist in uploading, downloading, addressing, and verifying Trane digital controllers (such as Tracer® UC, Symbio®, and legacy platforms). Sensor & Device Calibration: Learn and assist with sensor verification, wiring terminations, actuator stroke tests, and variable frequency drive (VFD) integration. Customer Interactions: Communicating directly the needs of customers, providing them with guidance and automation educational resources. Report Generation: Daily paperwork execution along with any BAS reports that need to be provided to our clients or teammates for building operations. Software, Networking & Graphics System Graphics: Assist engineering teams with the creation and layout of system graphic interfaces (Tracer® Ensemble / Synchrony) to display live building operational data. Network Communication: Gain practical exposure to field communication protocols (BACnet IP/MS-TP, Modbus, LonTalk) and local controller area networks. Telemetry & Data Logging: Help capture and review system performance trends, logs, and diagnostic alerts to pinpoint anomalies in equipment sequences. Project Execution & Operational Support Site Preparation: Coordinate with project managers and field service coordinators to gather necessary materials, wiring diagrams, software tools, and replacement components for daily job dispatches. Subcontractor Collaboration: Observe and assist with coordinating electrical and mechanical subcontractor activities during system installations or field retrofits. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate work logs, safety check sheets, and daily field service work tickets using Trane mobile service tools. Safety First Commitment to Safety: Maintain 100% compliance with Trane Technologies Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, including active participation in Job Safety Analyses (JSA), electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. What You Will Bring Education & Academic Standing Current enrollment in an accredited program pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or technical certificate in:Building Automation Systems (BAS)HVAC/R TechnologyElectrical Engineering / Electronics TechnologyMechanical Engineering / MechatronicsConstruction Management or related technical discipline