Engineering Lab Technician

GE Appliances; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is hiring an Engineering Lab Technician in Louisville, KY. You will conduct performance, energy, and safety testing on Room Air Conditioning products, calibrate test environments, and collaborate with engineering to ensure standards are followed during setup, execution and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years in a lab testing environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab testing environment with attention to detail and strong communication.
• Ability to translate test standards into setup and methods for valid tests.
• Ability to maintain calibration and communicate equipment issues to facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review test plans and calibrate test environment.
• Interpret test standards to ensure correct setup and methods.
• Maintain chamber and instrument calibration per ISO 17025.
• Coordinate with engineers and move samples between areas.

Skills

Standards knowledge (AHRI CFR UL)

Independent work

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

2 year technical degree or military equivalent

Tools

Test equipment & software

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Responsible for conducting performance, energy and safety testing on Room Air Conditioning products. This role works closely with engineering to ensure standards are followed during test setup, execution and reporting. The person should have 2 years’ experience in lab testing environment with demonstrated attention to detail and communication.

Position

Engineering Lab Technician

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Apply unique technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of Appliances, specialized test environment equipment & software, and related industry standards to review test plans to ensure appropriateness, modify test setups as required, and calibrate test environment.

• Interpret test standards to confirm setup and appropriate method to use to determine test stability, valid test and produce test summary report per ISO 17025 Lab Quality Manual.

• Maintain the calibration of all chambers and instruments to ensure lab’s conformance and readiness to test per ISO 17025. Communicate with facilities team when there are equipment issues.

• Communicate with engineers daily and during reviews of schedule.

• Perform correlation testing before and after calibration and after any room configuration changes.

• Person needs to obtain universal refrigerant certification to perform testing on UL testing.

• Move engineering samples between the test area, preparation area, and storage areas

What You'll Bring to Our Team

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of related standards for air conditioning (AHRI, CFR, UL.)

• Ability to independently lead work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to set priorities, resolve issues, and drive results aligned with business objectives.

• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities through strong time management, organizational discipline, and attention to detail, ensuring commitments are met in a dynamic, schedule-driven environment.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for unit set up with lab testing fixtures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory environments with increasing responsibility, including troubleshooting Appliances, test stations, or similar complex equipment.

• 2 year technical degree or military equivalent

• Universal refrigerant certification.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment and lab

• Physically capable of supporting hands-on lab operations, including movement and management of large appliances (VTACs, PTACs and VRFs), while ensuring safe work practices and mentoring others on proper handling.

• May require occasional weekend work

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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