HVAC Laboratory Test Technician - Hands-On Role

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 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.