Laboratory Coordinator

Guntner; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 500 000 - 800 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Guntner in Monterrey, Mexico, seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to lead R&D testing across thermal, sound, vibration and electrical testing, ensuring compliance with global standards. You will manage lab operations, calibration, safety, and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Chemical engineering background, advanced English, and 10+ years in lab, testing and validation within refrigeration or HVAC industries.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, chemical, or related field.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in laboratory, testing and validation, thermo-fluid development, or related engineering roles.
• Experience in commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation, or heat exchanger manufacturing industries.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate R&D testing activities, including thermal performance, sound, vibration, electrical, airflow, and pressure drop testing.
• Ensure testing activities are executed according to applicable standards and procedures.
• Oversee testing reports and laboratory deliverables.
• Support prototype preparation and installation activities.
• Delegate activities to Testing & Validation Engineers and Laboratory Technicians.
• Coordinate sensor installation, prototype preparation, calibration activities, and laboratory testing support.
• Support the development and training of laboratory personnel.
• Manage laboratory measurement instruments, including thermometers, flow meters, anemometers, differential pressure meters, sound meters, and calipers.
• Ensure all testing sensors remain properly calibrated.
• Maintain calibration certificates and records.
• Coordinate calibration activities with the Metrology Department.
• Conduct research on thermo-fluid topics, natural refrigerants, and emerging technologies, including Innovation, IoT, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Support activities related to refrigeration systems, thermo-fluid analysis, and concept validation projects.
• Create and maintain testing procedures and laboratory documentation.
• Update process documentation, risk assessments, environmental risk matrices, KPIs, and improvement plans.
• Drive laboratory performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe laboratory operations and proper use of PPE.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Stop activities that could jeopardize personnel safety or product quality.
• Promote compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Conhecimentos

Advanced English proficiency

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Training & Coaching

Planning & Organization

Innovation & Creativity

Adaptability to Change

Research & Development Mindset

Strong Technical and Analytical Skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

We are seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to lead and coordinate R&D testing activities, including thermal performance, sound, vibration, and electrical testing, ensuring compliance with national, American, and European standards. The role is responsible for laboratory operations, testing execution, sensor calibration management, team coordination, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate R&D testing activities, including thermal performance, sound, vibration, electrical, airflow, and pressure drop testing.
• Ensure testing activities are executed according to applicable standards and procedures.
• Oversee testing reports and laboratory deliverables.
• Support prototype preparation and installation activities.
• Delegate activities to Testing & Validation Engineers and Laboratory Technicians.
• Coordinate sensor installation, prototype preparation, calibration activities, and laboratory testing support.
• Support the development and training of laboratory personnel.
• Manage laboratory measurement instruments, including thermometers, flow meters, anemometers, differential pressure meters, sound meters, and calipers.
• Ensure all testing sensors remain properly calibrated.
• Maintain calibration certificates and records.
• Coordinate calibration activities with the Metrology Department.
• Conduct research on thermo-fluid topics, natural refrigerants, and emerging technologies, including Innovation, IoT, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Support activities related to refrigeration systems, thermo-fluid analysis, and concept validation projects.
• Create and maintain testing procedures and laboratory documentation.
• Update process documentation, risk assessments, environmental risk matrices, KPIs, and improvement plans.
• Drive laboratory performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe laboratory operations and proper use of PPE.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Stop activities that could jeopardize personnel safety or product quality.
• Promote compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in laboratory, testing and validation, thermo-fluid development, or related engineering roles.
• Experience in commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation, or heat exchanger manufacturing industries.

Technical Knowledge

• Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Refrigeration and hydronic systems.
• Laboratory testing and validation methodologies.
• Sensor calibration and measurement equipment.
• ASTM, DIN, ASME, PED, ASHRAE, CTI, AMCA, and NEMA standards.
• Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Strategic Vision
• Training & Coaching
• Planning & Organization
• Innovation & Creativity
• Adaptability to Change
• Research & Development Mindset
• Strong Technical and Analytical Skills

Join our R&D team and lead cutting-edge laboratory testing initiatives that support innovation, product validation, and the development of next-generation cooling technologies.