Lead Mechanical Test Engineer – Data Centre Validation

Johnson Controls Ireland HVAC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Health care package

Membership of Engineers Ireland

Career development support

Job summary

Johnson Controls Ireland HVAC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer to lead validation activities across data centre cooling products, including CRAH units and AHUs. You will design and execute comprehensive test programs, analyze results and communicate findings to customers and stakeholders.

The role requires practical experience, independence, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues while ensuring safety, quality and compliance in testing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures for pressure measurement, airflow testing, acoustic performance, leak detection and filter leak testing.
• Design, specify and build test rigs and setups to support product validation using data acquisition systems.
• Develop and present test scripts, RAMS, testing methodologies and results to customers.
• Analyse test results and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Lead Factory Witness Test (FWT) programs for new and modified products.
• Ensure testing activities conform to industry standards and procedures.
• Troubleshoot product and test-related issues and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design teams to embed validation in early product development.
• Support FAT and customer witness testing and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Automation

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Test rigs design

RAMS

FAT

FWT

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Johnson Controls Ireland HVAC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer to lead validation activities across data centre cooling products, including CRAH units and AHUs. You will design and execute comprehensive test programs, analyze results and communicate findings to customers and stakeholders.

The role requires practical experience, independence, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues while ensuring safety, quality and compliance in testing programs.