Apply and further develop skills related to mechanical and electrical HVAC systems toward new product development engineering activities
Act as primary technical resource for troubleshooting issues with test cells, instrumentation, data acquisition software, and test units, particularly for difficult and in-depth issues
Create technical project plans for new or upgrades to existing capital test equipment, with limited supervision
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to ensure testing expectations are clearly defined and communicated, providing technical insights and recommendations
Champion data collection process, from acquiring signals to data verification and reporting
Provide comprehensive technical oversight as required for general testing activities to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity of result
Implement laboratory process improvements as related to productivity, metrics, and continuous improvement
Review, comprehend, and interpret external testing standards and how they apply to internal testing procedures
Develop new testing methodologies for incorporation into existing testing methods and procedures, particularly for in-depth and novel testing needs
Lead and coordinate activities with product engineers and a team of technicians, providing technical guidance
Lead and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with limited supervision.
Analyze and interpret data from test results. Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists
Actively and continuously develops existing technical expertise and expands into other areas as needs of the organization dictate
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
6 to 8 years of experience in engineering
Knowledge and proficiency in testing methods for components, systems, and complete machines
Knowledge and proficiency in statistical methods related to test and product development disciplines
Knowledge of vapor-compression refrigeration
Ability to plan and prioritize of multiple activities in a resource constrained environment
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated success in mentoring technical colleagues
Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with laboratory, design, and product marketing teams
Possess exceptional organization and communication skills including ability to prepare clear and concise technical and status reports
Ability to interpret and create technical standards
Knowledge and proficiency in the specification and setup of complex, automated test setups
Preferred Qualifications
LabVIEW experience and/or certification
EPA refrigerant certification
Thorough understanding of HVAC equipment and components including water-cooled chillers, air-cooled chillers, and rooftop units
Proficient with fundamentals of instrumentation, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, electrical and power measurements, and analog/digital data acquisition
Formal coursework in the areas of measurement systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and strength of materials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to multitask & reprioritize tasks frequently
Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with vendors to perform work and services relating to mechanical/electrical facility systems
Experience with PLC and PID controllers
Experience working in R&D center/lab setting