ENGINEERING LAB TECH

Scotsman Ice; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotsman Ice in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support engineering by preparing and executing tests on ice machines and sub-systems, using data-acquisition to provide reliable performance data. You will set up tests, validate instrumentation, analyze results, and report findings to the Product Engineer/Lab Manager in a first shift.

Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, maintaining the lab, and contributing to projects to improve products and processes.

Qualifications

• Two year HVAC tech education or equivalent.
• EPA refrigerant handling certification required.
• 0–2 years in a lab environment with vapor compression systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares machines for test and evaluation from instructions, sketches, prints, and / or test requests.
• Conducts all lab tests following standard engineering procedures.
• Analyzes machine performance and diagnoses anomalies with supervisor.
• Calibrates instrumentation for test runs per engineering procedures.
• Maintains lab cleanliness and equipment.
• Maintains and acquires data from life test fixtures.
• Completes test reports in standard format and closes them timely.
• Performs service on field test equipment.
• Contributes to Engineering Project Teams to improve products.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Lab testing procedures

Data acquisition systems

Education

Two Year HVAC Tech School Degree, Certificate, Training or equivalent

EPA Certification, Refrigerant Handling

Tools

Brazing and soldering copper tubing

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Function: Engineering

Reports to: Product Engineer/Lab Manager

Job Location: Vernon Hills - Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Shift: First

Mission

Support engineering initiatives by preparing and executing tests utilizing data-acquisition systems to provide engineers with reliable performance data for ice machines, sub-assemblies (refrigeration, water, or control systems) or components.

Principle Activities

• PREPARES machines for test and evaluation from instructions, sketches, prints, and / or test requests. Includes application of thermocouples and connection of equipment to data acquisition systems.
• CONDUCTS all lab tests following standard engineering and agency procedures.
• ANALYZES machine performance, DIAGNOSES and REPAIRS anomalies after consultation with supervisor.
• PREPARES, VALIDATES, and CALIBRATES instrumentation for test runs per engineering procedures.
• PERFORMS assigned housekeeping chores and lab maintenance.
• BUILDS, MAINTAINS, and ACQUIRES data from life test fixtures.
• MAINTAINS safe operation of the test room facilities.
• IDENTIFIES and VERIFIES documentation corrections as required.
• COMPLETES test reports in standard report format and CLOSES them out in a timely manner.
• PERFORMS service on field test equipment and reports on work in standard format.
• CONTRIBUTES to various Engineering Project Teams to improve products and processes.
• REVIEWS schedules and PLANS tasks to meet engineering priorities in a timely manner.
• IDENTIFIES necessary parts, materials, and supplies for lab facilities and INITIATES replenishment.
• IMPLEMENT improvements to increase lab productivity.
• PERFORMS other assignments as directed.
• MAINTAINS a professional and organized work environment.

Financial/Risk Control

• Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times.

Qualifications

Required Education/ Certification

• Two Year HVAC Tech School Degree, Certificate, Training or equivalent
• EPA Certification, Refrigerant Handling

Required Experience

• 0-2 Years working with vapor compression refrigeration systems in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated experience with brazing and soldering of copper tubing.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of electrical concepts and feel confident in the use of instruments and measuring devices.
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial ice machine functionality (batch and continuous).
• Tubing and sheet metal fabrication and assembly, basic skills.
• Utilizing data acquisition systems to monitor and document equipment performance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move 500 lbs. ice machines using supplied lifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights up to 8 feet.
• Ability to move 150 lbs. refrigerant cylinders on and off carts.
• Ability to regularly move and carry 25 lbs.