ENGINEERING LAB TECH

Job description Job Title Laboratory Technician Function Engineering Reports to Product Engineer/Lab Manager Supervises n/a Mission Support engineering initiatives by preparing and executing tests utilizing data-acquisition systems to provide engineers with reliable performance data for ice machines, sub-assemblies (refrigeration, water, or control systems) or components. Principle Activities

PREPARES

machines for test and evaluation from instructions, sketches, prints, and / or test requests. Includes application of thermocouples and connection of equipment to data acquisition systems.

CONDUCTS

all lab tests following standard engineering and agency procedures.

ANALYZES

machine performance, DIAGNOSES and REPAIRS anomalies after consultation with supervisor. PREPARES, VALIDATES, and

CALIBRATES

instrumentation for test runs per engineering procedures.

PERFORMS

assigned housekeeping chores and lab maintenance. BUILDS, MAINTAINS, and

ACQUIRES

data from life test fixtures.

MAINTAINS

safe operation of the test room facilities. IDENTIFIES and

VERIFIES

documentation corrections as required.

COMPLETES

test reports in standard report format and CLOSES them out in a timely manner.

PERFORMS

service on field test equipment and reports on work in standard format.

CONTRIBUTES

to various Engineering Project Teams to improve products and processes. REVIEWS schedules and PLANS tasks to meet engineering priorities in a timely manner.

IDENTIFIES

necessary parts, materials, and supplies for lab facilities and

INITIATES

replenishment.

IMPLEMENT

improvements to increase lab productivity.

PERFORMS

other assignments as directed

MAINTAINS

a professional and organized work environment. Financial/Risk Control Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position. Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times. Qualifications Required Education/ Certification Two Year HVAC Tech School Degree, Certificate, Training or equivalent EPA Certification, Refrigerant Handling Required Experience 0-2 Years working with vapor compression refrigeration systems in a laboratory environment. Demonstrated experience with brazing and soldering of copper tubing. Demonstrate a clear understanding of electrical concepts and feel confident in the use of instruments and measuring devices. Demonstrated understanding of commercial ice machine functionality (batch and continuous). Tubing and sheet metal fabrication and assembly, basic skills. Utilizing data acquisition systems to monitor and document equipment performance Physical Requirements Ability to move 500 lbs. ice machines using supplied lifts and pallet jacks. Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights up to 8 feet. Ability to move 150 lbs. refrigerant cylinders on and off carts. Ability to regularly move and carry 25 lbs. Keywords mergers-and-acquisitions water-and-sanitation embedded-control-automation sensors-test-measurement assessment-assessment-tools thermocouple temperature-sensor data-acquisition maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro cabinet-construction-materials-hardware environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment financial-control corporate-risk risk-management education-training training-certification hvac-heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning training-and-development vapor compressors metal-fabrication metal-forming mechanical-enclosures-assembly pallets carried-interest