Staff Lab Technician
About This Role:
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Mechanical Sub-Systems group located in Syracuse, New York, as a Staff Lab Technician. You will be a key contributor to a diverse and talented group which is at the forefront of innovation and technology in Transport Refrigeration. Some of your primary responsibilities will include (not limited to) working closely with engineering to modify/fabricate test units (Transport refrigeration products) at various stages of development cycle. You will also instrument the units, do all the needed electrical work on them, and execute associated testing requests from engineering. Besides that you will also work on continuous improvement of our testing methods and test infrastructure. Experience in LabView, PLC automation or diesel engines (and associated systems) is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabricate Test Unit (replace components, braze, charge etc.)
- Instrument the Test Unit as per engineering requirements (thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, power meters etc.)
- Establish connection with the Data Acquisition system
- Troubleshoot refrigeration loop
- Troubleshoot Electrical components
- Troubleshoot controls
- Execute the test schedule provided by engineering
- Validate generated test data and provide it to engineering
- Test Stand maintenance
- Support equipment maintenance
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years’ experience in HVAC/R industry with a High school diploma or GED with completion of a recognized trade school program, apprenticeship, or workforce training in HVAC/R, Air Conditioning Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Automotive Technology.
OR
- 3+ years’ experience in HVAC/R industry with Associate degree in HVAC/R, Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of commercial-industrial wiring, hydronic systems, AC Motors and Controls.
- Experience with single phase and three phase electrical power systems, VFDs, PLCs, PID Controls, transducers, flow meters, lab instrumentation and electrical test equipment including Yokogawa Power Analyzers
- Experience working with diesel engines and associated systems
- Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems
- Ability to braze large piping using oxy-acetylene torches, use overhead cranes and rigging equipment for test setups
- Proficient IT skills including use of Microsoft 365 software suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication