1st Shift Supervisor - Thermal/HVAC Lab

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Insight Global is seeking a Thermal Lab Supervisor in Columbus, OH, to lead a team of Test Technicians performing design validation testing for the Thermal portfolio. You will oversee lab operations, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with NPD and Advanced Engineering to plan and execute test setups.

The role requires significant HVAC experience, instrumentation skills, and the ability to develop test plans, perform prototyping, analyze data, and support cross-functional teams worldwide.

Competenze

• Associate's Degree plus 5 years HVAC experience or 8+ years HVAC direct experience.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License required.
• Proficiency with brazing, piping, basic wiring; 208/230/460V 3-phase wiring.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret test plans.
• Strong planning, documentation and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Set up test facility and instrumentation per instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop test plans and validation setups.
• Conduct tests, collect/analyze data, and modify units within safety limits.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop workarounds to resolve defects.
• Work with QA/engineering to understand low-level functions of systems.
• Participate in 5S improvement programs and maintain organized lab environment.

Conoscenze

HVAC testing

Supervisory experience

Instrumentation & measurements

Reading drawings

Temperature/pressure/electrical tests

Planning & documentation

Team collaboration

Formazione

Associate's Degree

EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

The Thermal Lab Supervisor leads a specialized team of Test Technicians performing design validation testing for the Thermal product portfolio at the Columbus, Ohio Thermal Lab facility. This role provides comprehensive oversight of laboratory operations, ensuring rigorous adherence to safety requirements, test quality standards, and facility excellence through their methodology. This role will also work closely with New Product Development and Advanced Engineering groups to develop test plans, setups, and conduct Design Validation Testing. Prototyping is also a significant part of the Thermal R&D lab responsibilities. Working with internal and external teams around the world will be necessary for supporting operations.Set up test facility and instrumentation in response to general instructions.Support and collaborate with engineers in activities to structure and develop system testing capabilities and products.Analyze and improve existing processes & designs, as requiredPlan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues.Assist in development of solutions or workarounds to resolve defects.Work with the engineering and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to fully understand the low-level functions within application software or products, as applicable.May assist the QA team in understanding/developing low-level functional and system integration tests.Conduct tests, analyze data and make modifications to units being tested within limits of intermediate nature.Requires timely completion of assigned tasks.Participate in 5S improvement programs

Skills and Requirements

Two-year Associate's Degree + 5 years OR at least 8 years' HVAC directly related experienceSupervisory experience preferredEPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License.Brazing, piping, basic wiring skills.208/230/460V 3-phase 60 Hz wiring.Instrumentation and low volt wiring.General mechanical skills and ability to read mechanical drawings for prototype builds.Must have good working knowledge and skills in testing related to temperature, pressure, and electrical property measurement.Good planning, organizational, documentation, and communication skills are required.Good attendanceMS Office experience helpful.Must be team oriented.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].