HVAC R&D Lab Technician

Laars Heating Systems; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Employer-paid disability and life insurance

Immediate vacation time

Wellness program with incentives

Tuition reimbursement

401k retirement savings plan

Job summary

Laars Heating Systems in Rochester, NH is seeking a skilled technician to test a variety of gas heating products and heat pump systems. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, mechanical aptitude, and experience with electrical and refrigeration systems.

This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance, vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. Join a team focused on safety and technical excellence in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and fluid systems.
• Positive work ethic and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills including algebra and graphing.

Responsibilities

• Work safely as a team member in a Lab environment.
• Set up and tear down mechanical and fluid systems.
• Test heating products according to standards.
• Communicate results and issues to engineers.
• Document testing processes and results.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

Skills

Basic electricity skills

Mechanical aptitude

Refrigeration knowledge

Gas fired equipment handling

Service and troubleshooting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical School certificate or relevant military training

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Electrical instruments

Data acquisition systems (DAQ)

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a technician with skills in basic electricity, mechanical aptitude, refrigeration, gas fired equipment, service and troubleshooting, use of personal computers and MS Excel, to test a variety of residential and commercial gas heating products and heat pump systems running a variety of refrigerants. In this role, a technician will work closely with engineering, apply problem‑solving and independent‑thinking skills, and learn to use the latest equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work safely as a team member in a Lab environment.
• Set up and tear down basic electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems in the Lab (install/remove boilers and water heaters).
• Test boilers, water heaters and heat pumps in accordance with international standards and/or instructions provided by Project Engineers.
• Accurately and thoroughly communicate results and issues to Project Engineers.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of testing – processes and results.
• Troubleshoot test issues – electrical, mechanical, fluid, programming.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Technical School certificate or degree, or relevant military training preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Machinery aptitude – understand at least in general terms how electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and fluid systems work.
• Work ethic – positive attitude, attention to detail, eager to learn new skills, able to apply concepts and skills to ongoing and new projects, able to work alone on projects with minimal supervision.
• Hands‑on – able to safely and properly operate basic hand and power tools and electrical instruments. Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) a plus.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook) – able to create/edit/save documents, create graphs/charts and apply basic statistical concepts to data.
• Basic math skills – basic algebra (rearranging and solving formulas), graphing.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Two plus years of experience in any of the following:
• Gas heating products or appliances
• Refrigeration products (residential and/or commercial)
• Electrical wiring (low voltage to 600V)
• Automotive technology
• Manufacturing environment – complex products

Benefits

Our compensation package offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance plans with low employee contributions, employer‑paid disability and life insurance, immediate vacation time, a wellness program with incentives, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k retirement savings plan.