Engineering - Engineering Lab Lead

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

Position Overview:

Federal Industries is seeking a professional, hands-on skilled individual for our Engineering Laboratory Supervisor position. Independent Self-Starter - Takes prompt, proactive action to accomplish work goals with limited oversight and the person in this position will schedule, oversee a group of technicians, maintain test chambers and perform data validation and review. Manage and execute test plans by estimating equipment and personnel requirements, establishing timelines and milestones, perform testing or supervising technicians, writing and distributing test reports on time to commitment. If you meet the qualifications listed below, then we invite you to apply for our open position.

What You'll Do:

Supervision and oversight of technician activities

Oversees daily routine laboratory operations

Maintains quality control standards within required guidelines

Performs technician training and coaching

Responsible for laboratory safety

Oversees related equipment maintenance

Work with engineering to guarantee that actions are taken whenever test systems and/or data deviates from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Direct observations of routine AHRI, DOE, NSF and UL safety test performance

Direct observations of routine lab test performance, abnormal testing and reliability testing

Update quality control records, testing results, and preventative maintenance records

Oversee the selection, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of assigned

technicians

Resolves technician relations issues and recommends disciplinary action when

required

Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the

Design Engineering team as required

Troubleshoot issues including room conditions, unit/display case under test

Work with Engineering/ Product management/ Sales/ Technical support to perform root cause analysis during the product development and testing phase

Review, validate, summarize data as testing is being completed

Coordinate with our internal cross-functional groups to maintain rooms efficiency and utilization, including engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure project goals are met

Help maintain inventory to maximize test request throughput

Drive the team to achieve yearly goals and assist with implementing 5S principles to ensure a clean, safe, and productive laboratory environment

Prior experience in ISO 17025 certified lab environment required What You'll Bring:

Associate's degree in HVACR from a technical school required; 6+ years' experience in HVACR laboratory testing; two to three plus years' experience in a supervisor capacity required

Bachelor's degree in science preferred; 2+ years' experience in HVACR laboratory testing; experience in a supervisor capacity preferred

Demonstrated technical skills in data interpretation and the ability to troubleshoot

Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction

Possess ability to lead high performance technical team

LabVIEW, basic wiring and instrumentation experience is a plus

Proficiency in laboratory processes and test equipment as it relates to refrigeration systems including A2L/A3 systems

Proficient in working with data sets and validation of data

Knowledge and experience working with AHRI, DOE, UL, CSA and NSF Standards

Ability to direct others as well as take direction from others

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of the Internet for business use

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high-stress, deadline driven environment

Thesis or publications in the fields of Thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics etc. preferred.

Ability to write Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for the engineering lab

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

EPA 608 certification preferred

Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results

Working Conditions:

The Engineering Test Lab is located separate from the office area on the production floor. The lab has its own climate-controlled office area and is connected to the Lab test rooms and model shop. Work will be performed both sitting and standing, will require walking, kneeling, and some lifting/carrying equipment and components (50 lbs.).

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