Refrigeration Systems Lab Manager

About the role

The Refrigeration Systems Lab Manager oversees laboratory operations, refrigeration system design, testing, and validation. This role ensures accurate performance testing, efficient lab processes, and compliance with industry standards. The manager collaborates with Design Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Teams to support product development and design optimization and serves as the primary liaison with certification agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily operations of the Lab Team and the refrigeration systems testing laboratory.
• Design and optimize refrigeration and control systems.
• Manage lab team, testing for product validation, certification, and reliability assessments.
• Serve as primary interface with UL and other certification bodies.
• Ensure lab equipment calibration, maintenance, and compliance readiness.
• Support new product development through testing, troubleshooting, and compliance validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, HVACR Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in refrigeration systems, HVAC, or thermal systems testing.
• 2–3+ years of experience managing laboratory operations or technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with refrigeration cycles, compressors, heat exchangers, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, and fluid systems.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test automation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, NSF and EPA.
• Ability to analyze system performance data and generate detailed technical reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for refrigeration systems.
• Working knowledge of UL/CSA safety, NSF & EPA standards and certification processes applicable to refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Experience preparing products and test setups for agency evaluation, audits, and certification.
• Ability to interpret agency requirements and integrate them into lab test procedures and product validation plans.
• Ensure all lab activities, equipment, and test methods comply with UL, OSHA, and applicable electrical/mechanical safety standards.
• Coordinate with third-party certification agencies (UL, CSA, NSF, EPA) for testing, documentation, and compliance approvals.
• Maintain proper documentation and traceability to support regulatory reviews and audits.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, and fluid systems.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test automation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, NSF and EPA.
• Ability to analyze system performance data and generate detailed technical reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for refrigeration systems.
• Working knowledge of UL/CSA safety, NSF & EPA standards and certification processes applicable to refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Experience preparing products and test setups for agency evaluation, audits, and certification.
• Ability to interpret agency requirements and integrate them into lab test procedures and product validation plans.
• Ensure all lab activities, equipment, and test methods comply with UL, OSHA, and applicable electrical/mechanical safety standards.
• Coordinate with third-party certification agencies (UL, CSA, NSF, EPA) for testing, documentation, and compliance approvals.
• Maintain proper documentation and traceability to support regulatory reviews and audits.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.