HVAC Laboratory Supervisor

Daikin Manufacturing México; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 670,000 - 949,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Manufacturing México in the MEDC, San Luis Potosí, seeks a Labs Supervisor to oversee the development and execution of tests for Air Thermal Systems and to commission new laboratory facilities at the Ramos Arizpe plant.

Based at MEDC, you will lead a technical team, plan budgets, manage resources, and coordinate extensive travel between sites in Mexico and the U.S. to ensure adherence to testing standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in people leadership.
• Advanced technical proficiency in English.
• Experience conducting tests for HVAC equipment and interpreting standards (ASHRAE 37, AHRI 430/390, AHRI 210/240, ISO 13256-1).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship to the technical team.
• Build and scale a team from 2 to 6–8 employees over a 2–3 year period.
• Willingness to travel, starting with 2–3 trips per year and increasing between sites in MX and the U.S.
• Identify and resolve laboratory-related issues independently.
• Define budgets and control expenses.
• Plan consumables and manage laboratory resources.
• Ensure follow-up and compliance with established test plans.
• Develop and execute training plans on safety topics (LOTO, HomeSafe, working at heights, energy control).
• Interpret test data to identify technical issues in equipment.
• Create internal procedures and drive standardization aligned with Plymouth (US) laboratories.
• On-site position, based in San Luis Potosí during the first years.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

HVAC testing

Testing standards

Lab management

Job description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company!

A Labs Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of multiple tests for Air Thermal Systems manufactured at the SLP plants, as well as for establishing and commissioning new laboratory facilities at the Ramos Arizpe plant. This position will be based at the MEDC (Mexico Engineering and Design Center).

Why You’ll Love Working for Daikin:

• We are a people-centered organization that believes in the unlimited potential of every employee, with the goal of driving our company to its fullest potential.
• Our mission is to “Perfect the Air.” We achieve this through cutting-edge innovation and sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers across more than 160 countries.
• Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under eight Core Values that are embedded into every aspect of our business. Through these values, we continuously strive to build a workplace where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and experience a strong sense of purpose and belonging.
• 8 Years of relevant experience including at least 2 years leading people.
• Advanced technical proficiency in English.
• Experience conducting tests for HVAC equipment. Expertise in interpreting testing standards, including ASHRAE 37, AHRI 430, AHRI 390, AHRI 210/240, ISO 13256-1.

Main responsabilities:

• Provide leadership, management, and mentorship to the technical team.
• Build and scale a team from 2 to 6–8 employees over a 2–3 year period.
• Willingness to progressively increase travel, starting with 2–3 trips per year and evolving to more frequent travel between San Luis Potosí and Coahuila, as well as Mexico–U.S. travel.
• Ability to independently identify and resolve laboratory-related issues.
• Define budgets and control expenses.
• Plan consumables and manage laboratory resources.
• Ensure follow-up and compliance with established test plans.
• Develop and execute training plans on safety topics such as LOTO, HomeSafe, working at heights, and energy control, among others.
• Interpret test data to identify technical issues in equipment.
• Create internal procedures and drive standardization aligned with Plymouth (US) laboratories.
• On-site position, based in San Luis Potosí during the first years.

Daikin is the world’s industry leader in air conditioning, with sales exceeding $27 billion, and is comprised of more than 300 companies worldwide. Its cutting-edge air conditioning products and services, developed using environmentally friendly technologies, are distributed and marketed in over 170 countries, covering both residential and commercial A/C markets.

As its global headquarters, Daikin Industries, Ltd. continues to lead the air conditioning industry through innovative business strategies and technological breakthroughs in environmentally friendly air comfort solutions. By addressing future needs with innovations using AI and IoT technologies, Daikin remains committed to business growth and to contributing positively to society.