Hybrid Lab Automation Engineer (HVAC/Instrumentation)

AMCA International Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AMCA is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to support implementing new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and lab infrastructure. You will design, document, source equipment, and validate processes and test equipment, while guiding technicians on testing and automation projects.

Responsibilities include developing instrumentation, preparing SOPs, ensuring safety, maintaining automation hardware/software, and coordinating with global colleagues for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with up to 5 years practical engineering experience, or associate’s degree with up to 10 years HVAC design or automation experience.
• Has a basic understanding of the Lean principles.
• Experience with creating technical reports and business correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to implement laboratory instrumentation, automation tools, and processes and to perform mechanical/HVAC design.
• Demonstrates knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used for conformity assessments.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required; LabView or programming experience preferred; willingness to learn Excel VBA.
• Must have a valid passport or the ability to get one within 6 months of hire as international travel will be expected periodically.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs and/or applies new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures needed for laboratory testing or in support of upgrading the laboratory infrastructure.
• Supports the installation, testing and validation of the new and/or revised instrumentation, automated systems, or test fixtures to ensure quality compliance and address user requirements.
• Prepares technical documentation such as engineering drawings, bills of materials, SOPs for hardware and software, calibration procedures, validation of test methods.
• Supports existing laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and laboratory infrastructure to ensure they meet needs.
• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements.
• Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed.
• Serves as owner of all associated documentation for complex internally developed systems.
• Evaluates requests for new or modified laboratory instrumentation to align with operational needs.

Skills

Lean principles

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Associate’s degree with HVAC design or automation experience

Tools

LabView

Excel VBA

Microsoft Office

Job description

AMCA is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to support implementing new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and lab infrastructure. You will design, document, source equipment, and validate processes and test equipment, while guiding technicians on testing and automation projects.

Responsibilities include developing instrumentation, preparing SOPs, ensuring safety, maintaining automation hardware/software, and coordinating with global colleagues for