HVAC Laboratory Test Technician

Midea America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midea America Corp. is seeking a hands-on HVAC Laboratory Test Technician to support product testing and validation in our HVAC laboratory in Plano, TX. You will set up, operate, and document tests including motor performance, airflow, acoustics, and electrical measurements under engineering guidance.

The role emphasizes following procedures, maintaining a clean lab, and collaborating with Test Engineers to reproduce issues and report results. Prior HVAC/test lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years hands-on technical, laboratory, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or testing experience.
• Comfortable working with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures and engineering instructions.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection.
• Strong hands-on and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test equipment for HVAC motor performance testing.
• Perform motor speed, torque, power, efficiency, current, voltage, and other electrical measurements.
• Support airflow and HVAC system performance testing according to procedures.
• Perform functional testing of HVAC motor controllers and related systems.
• Perform basic electrical measurements with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers.
• Maintain laboratory safety, organization, and 5S practices.
• Assist engineers with failure investigation and data documentation.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Initiative

Reliability

Teamwork

Learning ability

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related technical field

Tools

Dynamometers

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Acoustic measurement equipment

Job description

Midea America Corp. is one of the world's largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 200 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1-3 Years

Education: Associate Degree / Technical Degree or equivalent technical training

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented HVAC Laboratory Test Technician to support product testing and validation activities in our HVAC laboratory.

The Test Technician will primarily be responsible for setting up, operating, and executing laboratory tests under the direction of Test Engineers, including HVAC motor performance testing, airflow testing, HVAC system performance testing, acoustic testing, controller functional testing, and electrical measurements.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, is comfortable working with laboratory equipment and mechanical/electrical systems, and can consistently follow test procedures while maintaining accurate test records and a safe, organized laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. HVAC Motor Testing

Set up and operate test equipment for HVAC electric motor performance testing.

Perform motor speed, torque, power, efficiency, current, voltage, and other electrical performance measurements.

Support dynamometer testing of ECM and other HVAC motors.

Assist engineers with motor loading, operating-point verification, and performance characterization.

Prepare motors, wiring, fixtures, and test equipment before testing.

2. Airflow and HVAC System Performance Testing

Operate airflow test equipment and support airflow measurement of HVAC equipment in accordance with established test procedures, including ASHRAE Standard 37 related testing.

Assist with airflow, static pressure, temperature, power, and other performance measurements.

Support laboratory testing of HVAC systems and equipment up to approximately 5.5 tons.

Install and connect test units, ductwork, sensors, electrical wiring, and measurement equipment as required.

Monitor test conditions and record test data accurately.

Assist engineers in performing HVAC motor and system acoustic/noise testing.

Set up microphones, accelerometers, and related measurement equipment.

Operate test equipment and collect noise and vibration data according to defined test procedures.

Support troubleshooting and comparison testing when abnormal noise or vibration is identified.

4. Controller & Functional Testing

Perform functional testing of HVAC motor controllers and related electronic control systems.

Connect test fixtures, power supplies, communication interfaces, and measurement instruments.

Verify controller inputs, outputs, operating modes, speed/torque commands, and other functional requirements.

Assist engineers in reproducing and documenting product or customer-reported issues.

5. Electrical Testing & Evaluation

Perform basic electrical measurements using instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, current probes, and power supplies.

Measure and record voltage, current, power, resistance, waveform, and other electrical parameters.

Support electrical characterization and troubleshooting of motors, controllers, compressors, and HVAC components.

Follow established electrical safety procedures when working with energized equipment.

6. Motor & Compressor Evaluation

Assist with motor and compressor teardown, inspection, and evaluation activities.

Support external/bench testing of motors, compressors, and related HVAC components.

Prepare samples for testing and assist engineers with failure investigation and comparison testing.

Document test samples, test conditions, observations, and results.

7. Laboratory Operations & 5S

Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, fixtures, cables, sensors, and test areas in good working condition.

Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.

Maintain good 5S practices and ensure test areas remain clean, organized, and safe.

Properly label, store, and manage test samples and laboratory equipment.

Follow laboratory safety procedures and company EHS requirements.

Identify unsafe conditions or equipment issues and report them promptly.

Follow written test procedures, work instructions, and engineering directions.

Accurately record test conditions, measurements, observations, and results.

Organize test data, photos, sample information, and test records.

Communicate abnormal test results or equipment conditions to Test Engineers.

Support Test Engineers with product validation, troubleshooting, customer testing, and other laboratory activities.

Qualifications

Required

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related technical field.

1-3 years of hands-on technical, laboratory, manufacturing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or testing experience.

Comfortable working with electrical and mechanical equipment.

Ability to follow detailed test procedures and engineering instructions.

Good attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection.

Strong hands-on and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and willing to learn.

Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other standard office software.

Preferred

Previous experience working in an HVAC laboratory, test laboratory, manufacturing test environment, or engineering laboratory.

Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, electric motors, compressors, controllers, or power electronics.

Experience operating dynamometers, airflow test equipment, data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, or acoustic measurement equipment.

Familiarity with HVAC airflow or performance testing standards such as ASHRAE Standard 37.

Experience with motor performance testing or electrical measurements.

Experience with basic mechanical assembly, wiring, instrumentation, and test fixture setup.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• *Hands-on capability – Comfortable setting up and operating test equipment.
• *Attention to detail – Carefully follows procedures and accurately records data.
• *Safety awareness – Understands the importance of electrical, mechanical, and laboratory safety.
• *Initiative – Actively identifies tasks that need to be completed and supports the engineering team.
• *Reliability – Completes assigned testing accurately and on schedule.
• *Teamwork – Works effectively with Test Engineers, Product Engineers, and other team members.
• *Learning ability – Willing to learn new equipment, test methods, HVAC products, and laboratory procedures.

Role Focus

This position is primarily a hands-on test execution and laboratory operations role. The Test Technician will work closely with Test Engineers, who are responsible for defining test requirements, developing test plans, analyzing complex results, and making engineering decisions.

The Test Technician's primary responsibility is to prepare test samples, set up equipment, execute tests correctly and safely, collect reliable data, document results, and maintain an efficient and well-organized laboratory environment

Midea America Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.