Engineering Lab Tech II

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lab Tech II builds engineering prototypes, maintains psychrometric test cell and lab conditioning equipment, and will perform unit modification in and out of the psychrometric test cells to aide in the short and long-term research and development or our eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions. Additionally, the Lab Tech operates psychrometric test cells and airflow measuring stations as per established standards and procedures to support sustaining and NPD projects. This position can work minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Follow verbal and written instructions from Project Engineers, Designers and Senior Technicians, as well as Engineering Services Managers.

Mentors Engineering Lab Tech I personnel and works jointly with those personnel

Follow processes and procedures for setup and installation of equipment in test cells

Follow processes and procedures for setup as they relate to regulatory agencies

Read and interpret sheet metal drawings, wiring diagrams, and develop wire charts

Silver brazing of copper and dissimilar metals such as brass and steel

Soft soldering of copper and copper to brass

Identify fit, form, and function of the major components of a heat pump and fan coils systems

Assemble units and make unit modifications with a minimum of supervision

Maintain clean work environment as per established guidelines in accordance w/5S principles

Ability to work with competing demands

Can use AS400 Product Inquiry and Product Structure Inquiry Screens and familiarity with Instrumentation Software and Hardware

Licensed forklift operator

Trained and certified for LOTO Electrical Safety

Consistently maintains a clean and well-organized work area

Able to work flexible hours. May include Saturday and overtime work

Reports any unsafe conditions or actions, and promotes safe working conditions and environment

Follows safety guidelines and policies and always ensure safe working practices

Any other duties assigned by Supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but is an integral part of the training program for Engineer Lab Tech I personnel.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education:

Associate degree or certification in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology or equivalent experience preferred. Experience:

Mid-Level: 3-5 years of HVAC technical experience preferred. Computer Skills:

Knowledge of Database software; AS400, Micro-Soft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel). Knowledge of LabVIEW software and National Instruments hardware is required. Certificates & Licenses:

LOTO Electrical Safety Certification. CCG Powered Industrial Truck Certification, Refrigerant Handlers license.

Industry applicable licenses are a plus. Other Requirements:

Working knowledge of basic refrigeration concepts and tools. Working knowledge of the basic refrigeration cycle

Ability to identify basic components of the refrigeration cycle and how they interact with each other. Working knowledge of the pressure temperature relationship and how it relates to the calculation of sub-cooling and superheat and system approach

Knowledge of basic electrical concepts. The ability to apply basic Ohm's Law principles and how they apply to inductive, capacitive, and resistive circuits. Basic understanding of metrology application and use

Knowledge and use of basic hand tools, sheet metal tools, air and motorized tools such as screw guns and drills, as well as grinders, circular and band saws