Engineering Lab Tech

Climate Control Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Control Group is seeking a Lab Tech I to build engineering prototypes and maintain psychrometric test cells and lab conditioning equipment. The role involves modifying units, operating test cells, and supporting sustaining and NPD projects with supervision.

The position requires basic HVAC knowledge, familiarity with electrical concepts, and the ability to read drawings and work with standard procedures. Regulatory compliance and safety are emphasized, with potential weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• Entry level HVAC aptitude and basic technical ability.
• Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Project Engineers, Designers and Senior Technicians.
• Set up and install equipment in test cells per procedures.
• Read and interpret sheet metal drawings and wiring diagrams; develop wire charts.
• Perform unit modifications with minimal supervision.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area per 5S principles.
• Operate psychrometric test cells and airflow measuring stations per standards.

Skills

HVAC basics

Electrical concepts

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or certification in HVAC

Tools

AS400

LabVIEW

National Instruments hardware

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lab Tech I builds engineering prototypes, maintains psychrometric test cell and lab conditioning equipment, and will perform unit modification in and out of the psychrometric test cells to aide in the short and long-term research and development or our eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions. Additionally, the Lab Tech operates psychrometric test cells and airflow measuring stations as per established standards and procedures to support sustaining and NPD projects. This position requires supervision.

Brief Description

The Lab Tech I builds engineering prototypes, maintains psychrometric test cell and lab conditioning equipment, and will perform unit modification in and out of the psychrometric test cells to aide in the short and long-term research and development or our eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions. Additionally, the Lab Tech operates psychrometric test cells and airflow measuring stations as per established standards and procedures to support sustaining and NPD projects. This position requires supervision.

Essential Functions

• Follow verbal and written instructions from Project Engineers, Designers and Senior Technicians, as well as Engineering Services Managers.
• Follow processes and procedures for setup and installation of equipment in test cells
• Follow processes and procedures for setup as they relate to regulatory agencies
• Read and interpret sheet metal drawings, wiring diagrams, and develop wire charts
• Silver brazing of copper and dissimilar metals such as brass and steel
• Soft soldering of copper and copper to brass
• Identify fit, form, and function of the major components of a heat pump and fan coils systems
• Assemble units and make unit modifications with a minimum of supervision
• Maintain clean work environment as per established guidelines in accordance w/5S principles
• Ability to work with competing demands
• Can use AS400 Product Inquiry and Product Structure Inquiry Screens
• Licensed forklift operator
• Trained and certified for LOTO Electrical Safety
• Consistently maintains a clean and well-organized work area
• Able to work flexible hours. May include Saturday and overtime work
• Reports any unsafe conditions or actions, and promotes safe working conditions and environment
• Follows safety guidelines and policies and always ensure safe working practices
• Any other duties assigned by Engineering Services Management

Skills & Abilities

Education

• Associate degree or certification in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience

• Entry Level: HVAC technical aptitude & experience.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Database software; AS400, Micro-Soft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel). Knowledge of LabVIEW software and National Instruments hardware is a plus.

Certificates & Licenses

• LOTO Electrical Safety Certification. CCG Powered Industrial Truck Certification, Refrigerant Handlers license.
• Industry applicable licenses are a plus.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of basic refrigeration concepts and tools. An understanding of the basic refrigeration cycle
• Ability to identify basic components of the refrigeration cycle and how they interact with each other. An understanding of the pressure temperature relationship and how it relates to the calculation of sub-cooling and superheat
• Knowledge of basic electrical concepts. The ability to apply basic Ohm’s Law principles and how they apply to inductive, capacitive, and resistive circuits. Basic understanding of metrology application and use
• Knowledge and use of basic hand tools, sheet metal tools, air and motorized tools such as screw guns and drills, as well as grinders, circular and band saws