Engineer Lab Maintenance 2

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort in Texas seeks a Lab Maintenance Engineer to plan and oversee lab equipment and facilities projects. You will calibrate instruments, maintain test room drawings, and ensure accurate readings with formal calibration procedures.

Responsibilities include improving reliability, coordinating with third-party labs, and supporting maintenance teams while upholding strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• 3–6 years of experience in a large, fast-paced engineering environment.
• 3+ years in an ISO 17025 calibration lab.
• Strong knowledge of LabVIEW, PLCs, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Facilities Engineers to monitor and improve test equipment performance.
• Identify projects to improve reliability and maintenance.
• Implement lab facilities projects including capital projects and basic maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting of day-to-day issues with testing equipment.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians.
• Document repair techniques and training materials.
• Develop calibration procedures and maintain calibration records.
• Create calibration schedule and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations for unplanned maintenance events.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, professional work areas.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFD

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Calibration concepts

Measurement uncertainty

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFD

Job description

The Lab Maintenance Engineer shall be responsible for developing, planning, and overseeing projects designed to ensure safe and efficient operation of the lab equipment and facilities. The duties shall include the oversight of cooling, heating and prototype lab area, the maintenance and continuous improvement of testing equipment required for the daily production of test data. Support the proper functioning and development of Engineering Lab by calibrating testing instrumentation on schedule, ensuring instruments, gauges and testing devices are calibrated correctly and always give accurate readings.

Position Responsibilities May Include

• Work directly with other Facilities Engineers or Managers to continuously monitor and improve the performance of test equipment and facilities.
• Identify projects to improve reliability and maintenance.
• Assist Facilities Supervisor with project Implementation (scheduling and planning of Lab Facilities projects including capital projects, engineering required projects and basic facilities maintenance support).
• Provide support to the lab maintenance and facilities team for troubleshooting of day-to-day issues related to testing equipment and facilities.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians.
• Assure repair techniques, repair procedures, and equipment specific training are documented and made available.
• Provide technical support for specification, identification and purchasing of needed parts.
• Develop and maintain test room P&ID schematics.
• Develop, implement, and maintain calibration procedures for existing and new lab equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration records. Tracking of all calibrated equipment, internal and external.
• Create and maintain an accurate calibration schedule and work with lab management to minimize equipment downtime when creating and executing the schedule.
• Complete calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely and accurate manner following calibration procedures and schedules.
• Ensure calibration records are completed accurately and lead/implement permanent corrective actions any items found to be out of tolerance.
• Keep lab management informed of any calibration issues or deficiencies discovered related to calibration.
• Work with manufacturers to improve and implement calibration techniques for increased accuracy.
• Coordinate with third party labs to expedite equipment calibrated externally. Maintain accurate records of accreditations held by external labs and ensure they comply with the ISO 17025 standard.
• Evaluate new instrumentation and process control systems.
• Analyze calibration reports, review findings and support troubleshooting.
• Support root cause investigation if unplanned maintenance events.
• Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all safety policies and procedures. Ensure that work areas are safe, neatly organized and professional on-site and in an office environment.
• Undertake other projects as assigned by the management.

Nature & Scope

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements.
• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments.
• Works independently with general supervision.
• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledgeable with LabVIEW programming and trouble shooting skills.
• Knowledgeable with programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD.
• Knowledgeable with industrial refrigeration systems.
• Knowledgeable with single phase and three phase Electrical systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledgeable in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical components, and construction.
• Knowledge of traceability, substitution of standards, test accuracy and uncertainty ratios as part of ISO 17025 requirements.
• Skilled with pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation, understands and applies advanced concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with various levels of management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Debug and troubleshoot with minimal assistance.
• Able to train and lead others.
• Able to manage small projects with minimal direction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical practices and safety codes
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Self-starter and results-oriented
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people and in a team setting.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in a large, fast-paced Engineering environment.
• 3 plus years’ experience in an ISO 17025 certified calibration lab.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution required

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Daily use of computer.
• May stand for extended periods when facilitating meeting or walking in the facility.
• May be exposure to relatively high and low temperatures for a short period of times when accessing test rooms.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To

• Manager, Engineering

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.