HVAC Lab Technician – Testing & Innovation (1st Shift)

Vertiv Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an HVAC Lab Technician for its Columbus, OH facility on 1st shift. The role involves setting up test facilities, instrumenting test units, and working with engineers to develop testing capabilities for HVAC products.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements to test procedures. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience) and EPA Refrigerant handling license, plus wiring and drawing-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent HVAC experience required.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License required.
• Brazing, piping, basic wiring skills.
• 3-phase 208/230/460V wiring experience.
• Instrumentation and low-voltage wiring knowledge.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings for prototype builds.
• Experience with testing temperature, pressure, and electrical measurements.
• Strong planning, organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation according to instructions.
• Support engineers to structure and develop system testing capabilities.
• Analyze and improve existing test processes and designs.
• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement solutions or workarounds.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to understand low-level functions.
• Assist QA with understanding/developing tests.
• Conduct tests, analyze data and modify units within capability limits.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Participate in 5S improvement programs.

Skills

HVAC testing

Instrumentation

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

Two-year Associate's Degree + 1 year OR 4 years HVAC experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an HVAC Lab Technician for its Columbus, OH facility on 1st shift. The role involves setting up test facilities, instrumenting test units, and working with engineers to develop testing capabilities for HVAC products.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements to test procedures. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience) and EPA Refrigerant handling license, plus wiring and drawing-reading skills.