HVAC Test Technician

Job Summary

The Test Technician position is responsible for the hands-on support of product assembly, performing tests, and troubleshooting of both production and prototype HVAC&R equipment. The HVAC&R equipment includes heat exchanger coils, air conditioners, refrigeration units, air handling systems, and their related electrical controls.  In addition to HVAC&R equipment, other equipment that will be operated and/or tested by the technician includes pumps, commercial chillers, and service water distribution systems.

Job Responsibilities

•    Testing of mechanical equipment, especially heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling systems under the supervision of engineers
•    Reading and following test procedures, conducting accurate tests, and maintaining equipment test logs
•    Connection of power/water, instruments and equipment in preparation for tests
•    Hands on work with HVAC&R equipment, chillers, and water pumps
•    Evacuate, leak test and operate refrigeration equipment
•    Gather and assemble test data and test reports for engineers.  Communication of test results.
•    Support development of new HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions
•    Assist in wiring and fabricating prototype control panels using industry standard practices
•    Debug test hardware/software and assist in the selection of new and improved test instruments and lab facilities
•    Troubleshoot production and prototype HVAC&R equipment electrical issues and test electrical assemblies
•    Use basic electrical schematics, refrigeration diagrams, and product drawings to complete tasks
 

Job Responsibilities Part II

•    Support 6S and continuous improvement initiatives
•    Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals
•    Develop Standard operating Procedures to maintain equipment and facilities
•    Support Creation of test procedures to assess product reliability and evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications
•    Travel as required to other test sites in support of equipment testing
•    Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner
•    Complete assigned tasks on time, within budget and following design specifications
•    Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers 
•    Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

•    High School diploma or GED
•    Competent technical expertise in HVAC&R systems and tools
•    EPA 608 Universal Certification
•    Ability to obtain Security Clearance
•    Ability to read simple electrical schematics, refrigeration diagrams and product drawings
•    Experience with terminal soldering, crimping, and connector fabrication
•    Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting of progress and status
•    Proficient with basic hand and shop tools
•    Competency with MS Office software tools including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Desired Qualifications

•    Associate degree in HVAC or other formal HVAC training
•    2 years of experience in HVAC, preferably commercial HVAC
•    Experience in servicing air-cooled or water-cooled chillers
•    Experience with safe electrical practices, such as lock-out/tag-out
•    Experience with LabVIEW or other PC based data acquisition systems
•    Experience with terminal soldering, crimping, and connector fabrication
•    Experience or desire to assist in schematic capture and control panel design