HVAC Certification Engineer: Lab Testing & Compliance

Navien; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

The ideal candidate for this position is familiar with the HVAC (Heating/Cooling) industry with strong experience in related product standards and laboratory test environment. The candidate must be well organized and able to maintain a full list of technical documentation from test reports and related product literature. They must have good communication and teamwork skills with an aptitude for attention to detail. In addition, the candidate must be highly self-motivated, have a positive attitude and be resourceful. This position is located in California.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain product certifications through various nationally recognized testing agencies
• Submit required information/reports to regulatory agencies or local jurisdictions as needed
• Develop and manage test plans for certification, development, and quality assurance testing for new and existing products and accessories
• Conduct requested product testing and assist with tests with nationally recognized testing agencies
• Complete submittals for new product efficiency and safety testing in compliance with federal and certification agency requirements
• Create and update technical documents such as manuals, specification sheets, etc.
• Work with Product Managers in updating and distributing new technical information to internal and external team members
• Keep up to date with local, federal, and certification agency regulatory and standard changes
• Create and manage certification and regulatory change status reports
• Provide engineering support to sales representatives, installers, contractors, distributors, engineers and architects to ensure product installation compliance to company/code standards

Requirements:

• Engineering degree from an accredited college/university or technical school
• Experience submitting and obtaining residential HVAC certification
• Hands-on experience in a lab testing environment
• Ability to articulate product information concisely to all levels of customers: end-user, contractor, distributor, engineers and architects
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Able to manage productivity goals and quality standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Occasional travel and off-site visits for certification testing or R&D
• Familiar with AHRI 210/240 test procedure and certification
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator
• 3-5 years’ experience in residential HVAC certification experience.
• Knowledge of residential HVAC products such as furnace, air handler, AC and HP

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pay Scale: $84,000.00 - $94,000.00 Base Salary DOE plus Annual Bonus Opportunity!

• PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance
• Employee-only premium covered at 100%
• Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Discounted Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
• 11.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Paid Community Involvement Volunteer Day
• 401K Plan, 100% match on employee’s contribution, up to 5%
• Employee discounts on Navien products
• On-site EV Chargers
• Life Style Spending Account: You choose-- gas, pet care, financial advisor, gym membership, plus many more!
• Monday Lunches

Navien Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer