Laboratory Technician

Copeland; Belluno; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland in Belluno, Italy is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Refrigeration) to join the Innovation Lab. You will perform functional and performance testing on electronic controllers for commercial refrigeration, prepare test benches, collect data, and produce detailed reports.

The role supports product development, calibration of lab equipment, and collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams in an onsite laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in electronics or electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with measurement instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read electrical schematics for controllers and applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test requirements and plan test procedures for functional and performance tests.
• Prepare test benches, install and position instrumentation.
• Execute functional and performance tests on electronic controllers in refrigeration systems.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze test data and report results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain lab documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical diploma (electronics or electrical engineering)

Equivalent qualification with relevant practical experience

Tools

Measurement instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Onsite

Belluno, Italy

Full time

JR116265

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician (Refrigeration) in Belluno, Italy.

Salary 26-40k

Key responsibilities of the role:

The Laboratory Technician operates within the Innovation Lab, the company area dedicated to performing functional and performance testing on electronic devices used for the control and regulation of commercial refrigeration systems (e.g., refrigerated display cases, bottle coolers, condensing units, etc.).

The role is responsible for the preparation, execution, and validation of functional tests for electronic controllers, both on prototypes and on products intended for market release, once installed in final applications.

In addition, the position actively supports the development of new products, with a focus on improving overall performance and quality.

• Analyze technical documentation and identify the resources required for test execution
• Define and plan test procedures and test plans
• Prepare test benches, including:
• wiring modifications and setup activities
• installation and positioning of measurement instrumentation
• Execute:
• functional tests
• performance tests
• validation activities on electronic controllers installed in real refrigeration systems
• Monitor, collect, and analyze test data
• Prepare detailed technical reports, including configurations, methodologies, and results
• Support product development, prototyping, and system tuning activities
• Manage, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Handle laboratory technical documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance) as well as international teams

Required qualifications and experience:

• Technical diploma (electronics or electrical engineering)or
• Equivalent qualification with relevant practical experience
• Background or experience in thermodynamics/refrigeration is considered an asset
• Knowledge of refrigeration cycle principles and key components (compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, refrigerants, etc.)
• Understanding of commercial refrigeration applications
• Experience with measurement instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Basic knowledge of electronics, with the ability to operate on electronic systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (both controllers and applications)
• Basic experience in measuring, interpreting, and verifying electrical signals and I/O functionality of electronic controllers
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hands-on attitude and problem-solving mindset
• Accuracy and attention to detail in testing and analysis activities
• Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Proactivity and ability to interact with different stakeholders

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience in laboratory testing or Engineering environments
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards
• Familiarity with advanced data acquisition tools and analysis software
• Experience with automation systems or programmable controllers
• Basic technical English proficiency

About the location:

Copeland Controls is a global leader in high-quality products and services, distributed and supported across more than 70 countries by a network of skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Our Belluno (Italy) manufacturing site employs over 200 dedicated team members who provide exceptional training, hospitality, and customer service, ensuring the correct selection of controllers and efficient after-sales support.

Our brand-new Innovation Center spans 1,000 sq.m and features a cutting-edge research and development laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility allows us to test control systems directly on counters, cabinets, and compressor racks under real-world environmental and operational conditions.

Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking company leading innovation in the industry!

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.