EOL Test & Quality Manager, Data Center Cooling

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an End-of-Line Test Manager to lead standardized EOL testing across our manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, customer requirements, and quality standards. You will serve as the technical and quality interface among engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams, travelling to plants to review test patterns and instrumentation.

The role supports new product builds, customer-specific test requirements, and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering, automated testing, quality engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of sensors, instrumentation, PLC logic, and automated test systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data management tools.
• Clear, professional communication across engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Ability to travel 40-60% to Nortek DCC plants.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in engineering, controls, or related technical field.
• Experience in ISO/AS quality environments and EOL testing concepts.
• HVAC/data center cooling or product testing background.

Responsibilities

• EOL Test Coordination & Standardization: review and improve EOL test patterns and measurement logic across all Nortek DCC facilities.
• Ensure test workflows are consistent, repeatable, and aligned with engineering specifications and customer commitments.
• Communicate test findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to engineering, production, and quality leadership.
• Operational & Process Discipline: ensure all EOL testing follows approved procedures, safety requirements, and quality documentation.
• Support creation, revision, and control of EOL test SOPs, work instructions, and measurement documentation.
• Maintain accurate logs of test setups, instrumentation, deviations, and results for full traceability.
• Technical & Controls Support: evaluate condition, calibration, and readiness of sensors, instrumentation, PLCs, and automated test systems.
• Troubleshoot test station issues and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve complex problems.
• Ensure measurement systems are capable, reliable, and compliant with Nortek DCC quality expectations.
• Data, Reporting & Customer Deliverables: ensure accurate capture of test conditions, data, and observations during EOL testing.
• Support engineering with compiling test reports, data summaries, and customer-facing documentation.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records aligned with Nortek DCC quality and audit requirements.
• Plant Support & New Product Builds: travel to plants to audit EOL test stations, operator workflows, and measurement integrity.
• Validate test logic, instrumentation, and process controls during new product builds and engineering pilots.
• Translate customer-specific test requirements into robust, repeatable EOL test processes.
• Safety & Compliance: promote a strong safety culture within all EOL testing environments.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automated testing

Quality engineering

Manufacturing operations

Sensors & instrumentation

PLC logic

Automated test systems

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or controls

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calibration processes

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an End-of-Line Test Manager to lead standardized EOL testing across our manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, customer requirements, and quality standards. You will serve as the technical and quality interface among engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams, travelling to plants to review test patterns and instrumentation.

The role supports new product builds, customer-specific test requirements, and continuous