Test Rack Engineer

About the role

The Test Rack Engineer ensures the full operation and functionality of AAON products by testing in the End of Line testing facilities before product shipment and reports/resolve all nonconforming product. This includes every type of product AAON produces on a given manufacturing line in the AAON Tulsa manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sufficient operation and functionality of final manufactured product by testing.
• Oversees End of Line testing of every unit on the manufacturing line they are assigned to and give approval or denial of successful product operation.
• Pulls nonconforming product out of rack as needed and conduct further investigation by test in ancillary testing rack or NAIC testing lab.
• Maintains strong knowledge of current and new AAON product through all necessary channels and documentation.
• Works with management and pertinent departments to develop and review testing plans of current and new AAON product specific to the Test Rack.
• Works closely with Parkville and Tulsa Controls groups in the usage of current and new AAON controls on equipment.
• Provides technical expertise of product operation to End of Line testers primarily through hands-on training and direct testing support.
• Maintains line of communication of all nonconforming product and its behavior, whether qualitative or quantitative, to pertinent departments.
• Efficiently uses internal software for communications and documentation.
• Interprets cabinet drawings and refrigeration/electrical schematics.
• Collaborates internally and externally for facility and process improvement in Test Rack.
• Aids or leads in the implementation of these improvements when possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational/Background Requirements: A pertinent four-year ABET accredited degree in Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences, or Extensive knowledge in HVAC/R disciplines and the operation and functionality of AAON equipment.
• Essential Abilities: Displays excellence in personal character and integrity; maintains focus in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment; possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills; exhibits good decision making, analytical problem solving, statistical analysis, and excellent organizational abilities; possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; possesses strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical disciplines; possesses strong knowledge of psychometrics, refrigeration, heating, air/water moving means, and other HVAC/R related systems; possesses strong knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation; possesses working knowledge of communications systems such as MODBUS.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing
• Stooping
• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Requires frequent visits to manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.