Lead Laboratory Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the startup and commissioning of a new engineering and product development laboratory facility
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and Leadership teams to establish laboratory infrastructure, workflows, and testing capabilities
• Manage the installation, qualification, and commissioning of test equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory utilities
• Cookordinate facility expansion projects, equipment relocations, and future laboratory capability enhancements
• Lead Test Lab Engineer
• Conduct a wide variety of thermodynamic tests in accordance with ANSI, AMCA, ASHRAE and/or ISO standards
• Install and configure electronic instrumentation and data acquisition equipment
• Design and construct test fixtures including duct work, mechanical structures, controls, and measurement devices
• Execute testing plans including setup, calibration, measurement, troubleshooting, analysis, teardown, and report of findings
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize laboratory utilization, efficiency, safety, and testing throughput
• Develop and manage laboratory budgets, capital equipment requests, and facility improvement projects

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university
• HVACR knowledge and/or experience
• Strong mechanical background
• Self-starter, independently motivated and able to work cross-functionally
• Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail
• Able to think critically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess or be able to learn desirable skills listed below
• Advanced technical education such as a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience with VBA, LabVIEW, PLC, or other programming language(s)
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical control circuits
• HVACR systems knowledge: operations, psychometrics, troubleshooting, installation, repair
• Hydronic systems knowledge
• Electrical and electronic installation and repair (low and medium voltage)
• Basic carpentry, sheet metal, and plumbing skills
• Knowledge of ASHRAE/ISO/ANSI/AHRI testing standards and rating criteria
• Experience in metrology and calibration