HVAC Lab Technician - ENT

Dexian; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks an HVAC Lab Technician to assist in testing, evaluation, and development of HVAC systems. You will operate chillers, maintain test setups, and work with cross-functional teams to drive product validation. Strong lab safety practices and precision measurement are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year using hand/pneumatic tools and measurement equipment. EPA certification is a plus, and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or technical apprenticeship required.
• 1+ year using hand/pneumatic tools and measurement equipment.
• Experience handling precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain chillers and test setups.
• Perform basic to moderately complex engineering tasks.
• Cooperate with cross-functional teams and report results.
• Ensure lab safety and maintain uptime.
• Collect test data and prepare reports.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Pneumatic tools

Flow measurement

Temperature measurement

Pressure measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Business School Certificate

Tools

Chillers operation equipment

Electrical equipment handling

EPA certification

Job description

HVAC Lab Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Experience with HVAC equipment, a strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Chiller test operation at high efficiency:
• Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Operates, inspects and maintains chillers, test setups and equipment.
• Should be able to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification.
• Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment.
• Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.
• Lab safety, maintenance and uptime:
• Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
• Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance.
• KPIs, Reporting, Transparency and Analytics:
• Collects and reports test status, issue reporting.
• Able to apply and teach measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting.
• You should be proactive to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.

Minimum requirements

• Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
• 1+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, flow, temperature pressure measuring equipment,
• Handling precision measuring instruments

Preferred requirement

• 3 + Yrs experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station
• 2+ Yrs shop experience in mechanical/electrical machinery.
• Experience working with chiller control systems.

Work Environment

• Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder use, and work around mechanical equipment
• Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical maintenance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.