HVAC Test Engineer

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Columbus, OH seeks a Test Engineer to assist technicians in designing and conducting tests for major systems. You will develop procedures, calibrate instrumentation, and help evaluate equipment for quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, collaboration with design and engineering teams, and clear communication with management to address test issues and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ experience in thermal system design or testing.
• Ability to use standard electrical instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret industry test standards.
• Hands-on with test setups to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Knowledge of thermal testing methods and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Test Technicians in designing equipment setups and test procedures.
• Develop test procedures and evaluate test equipment for quality checks.
• Create test plans for customer equipment demonstrations.
• Review test progress and evaluate results.
• Perform instrumentation calibrations within the lab.
• Provide support to engineering and support groups for final test products.

Skills

Thermal design

Instrumentation

Test procedures

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent degree; preferred with thermal / fluid sciences emphasis.
• Preferred 2-3 years’ experience in thermal system design or testing. Other equivalent combinations of education and hands on experience may be considered.
• Ability to use standard electrical instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret industry test standards.
• Ability to be hands-on with standard electrical instruments and hand tools on test set-ups to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Knowledge of thermal testing methods and industry standards preferred.
• Knowledge of 3-Phase electrical circuits and product schematics preferred.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems for temperature and pressure measurement instrumentation preferred.
• Experience with LabView preferred for configure data acquisition systems. Programming not required.
• Leadership and communication skills. Ability to give direction to Test Technicians & communicate any test issues to all levels of management.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude towards customer relations.
• Self-directed, good problem-solving skills.

Job Description

The Test Engineer assists Test Technicians in designing and developing equipment setups and test procedures. The Test Engineer performs varied and complex assignments for major systems at testing; design and develop test procedures and assist in the evaluation of test equipment required to perform quality checks; prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used for the product(s).

• Work with Lab Supervisor to direct Test Technicians as needed in daily activity including job assignments and expectation of completion.
• Work closely with design engineering group to ensure test procedures/data meets expectations.
• Create Test Plans for customer equipment demonstrations.
• Review test progress and evaluate results.
• Perform required presentations utilizing test equipment for customer visits.
• Perform test validations and Factory Witness Tests.
• Perform instrumentation calibrations within the lab.
• Provide continuous support to engineering and support groups in order to provide internal and external customers with outstanding final quality test products.