HVAC R&D Technician

Responsibilities

• Work safely as a team member in a Lab environment.
• Set up and tear down basic electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems in the Lab (install/remove boilers and water heaters).
• Test boilers, water heaters and heat pumps in accordance with international standards and/or instructions provided by Project Engineers.
• Accurately and thoroughly communicate results and issues to Project Engineers.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of testing – processes and results.
• Troubleshoot test issues – electrical, mechanical, fluid, programming.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Technical School certificate or degree, or relevant military training preferred.
• Machinery aptitude – understand at least in general terms how electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and fluid systems work.
• Work ethic – positive attitude, attention to detail, able and eager to learn new skills, able to apply concepts and skills to ongoing and new projects, able to work alone on projects with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on – able to safely and properly operate basic hand and power tools and electrical instruments.
• Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) a plus.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook) – able to create/edit/save documents, able to create graphs/charts and apply basic statistical concepts to data.
• Basic math skills – basic algebra (rearranging and solving formulas), graphing.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Two plus years of experience in any of the following: Gas heating products or appliances, Refrigeration products (residential and/or commercial), Electrical wiring (low voltage to 600V), Automotive technology, Manufacturing environment – complex products.

Qualifications

Our compensation package offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance plans with low employee contributions, employer-paid disability and life insurance, immediate vacation time, a wellness program with incentives, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Our work environment is employee, team, and safety-focused.