Laboratory Test Specialist

About the role

The Laboratory Test Specialist is responsible for the setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory testing activities supporting the development, validation, and qualification of data center cooling products and technologies. The role serves as a key technical contributor within the laboratory, ensuring testing is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with engineering requirements, industry standards, and laboratory procedures. The Laboratory Test Specialist works closely with engineers, technicians, and laboratory operations personnel to support product development programs, execute test plans, maintain laboratory equipment, and deliver reliable test data. The ideal candidate may be either an early-career engineer seeking hands-on laboratory experience or an experienced testing professional with a strong technical background and demonstrated capability in laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory test plans supporting product development, validation, reliability, and performance evaluations
• Configure and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Prepare test articles, test fixtures, and laboratory systems for testing activities
• Perform testing in accordance with applicable procedures, engineering requirements, and industry standards
• Coordinate test setup, execution, monitoring, troubleshooting, and teardown activities
• Install, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment
• Verify measurement accuracy and proper operation of test systems before testing begins
• Support calibration activities and measurement systems verification
• Identify and resolve instrumentation, controls, and data collection issues
• Assist with development and improvement of laboratory data acquisition capabilities
• Operate laboratory equipment including thermal, hydronic, refrigeration, airflow, and electrical test systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues
• Support maintenance, repair, and commissioning of laboratory equipment
• Assist with installation of new test equipment and laboratory capabilities
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, reliability, and testing throughput
• Collect, organize, and validate test data
• Analyze results and identify performance trends, anomalies, and potential issues
• Prepare laboratory reports, data summaries, and technical documentation
• Maintain accurate records of test setups, instrumentation, deviations, observations, and results
• Ensure test records are organized and traceable in accordance with laboratory quality requirements
• Support development and maintenance or test procedures, work instructions, and laboratory documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety
• Recommend improvements to test methods, equipment, and laboratory processes
• Assist with laboratory audits, corrective actions, and quality initiatives
• Follow all laboratory safety requirements and safe work practices
• Participate in hazard assessments and safety reviews
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability within the laboratory
• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable standards, procedures, and company requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of technical education and relevant laboratory experience
• Experience supporting laboratory testing, product validation, industrial equipment testing, HVAC systems, controls, instrumentation, or related technical activities
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work safely with mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems
• Experience using test equipment, sensors, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Two or more years of engineering experience in a laboratory or product development environment