Environmental Chambers Engineer

Paycom; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking an Environmental Chamber Engineer based in California to design, maintain, and test environmental test chambers. This role involves developing systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing analysis on chamber performance.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering and 2-5 years of hands-on experience in a related field. Paycom is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience with industrial ovens or environmental chambers.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC/R systems.
• Ability to meet safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and optimize environmental test chambers.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot failures.
• Program and run thermal cycling and humidity tests.
• Monitor chamber performance and compile test data.
• Ensure all equipment complies with safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software proficiency

Understanding of thermodynamics

Ability to read electrical schematics

Familiarity with DAQ hardware/software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Related technical field degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CA Moorpark - Moorpark, CA 93021

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

Summary/Purpose of the Position

The TestEquity Environmental Chamber Engineer designs, operates, maintains, and tests specialized equipment that simulates extreme environmental conditions like temperature, humidity.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities

• System Design: Develop, modify, and optimize refrigeration, heating, electrical, and control systems for TEQ environmental test chambers.
• Maintenance & Calibration: Support our OEM manufacturers by performing routine preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical failures, and calibrate sensors to ensure testing accuracy.
• Test Execution: Program and run profiles on (e.g., thermal cycling, steady-state humidity) according to international standards.
• Data Analysis: Monitor chamber performance, compile test data, and draft technical evaluation reports for our OEM manufacturers.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all equipment complies with occupational safety standards, pressure vessel regulations, and environmental laws regarding refrigerants.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and HMI software.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and blueprints.
• Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and software

Experience

2–5 years of hands‑on experience working with industrial ovens, environmental chambers, or complex HVAC/R systems.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

Work Authorization

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.