Lab Automation Engineer — HVAC & Test Systems

AMCA International; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate vesting

3 weeks vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Flexible hours

Casual dress

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Flex spending

Company paid life insurance

Short/long term disability

Long-term care

Job summary

AMCA International in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a LabInstrumentation Engineer to implement new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures, while guiding technicians and ensuring quality and safety across projects.

The role covers design, documentation, equipment sourcing, and validation of new processes and test equipment, collaborating with leadership to review improvement proposals and maintain global consistency. Moderate travel may be required.

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 a good 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 material, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hardware and software, calibration procedures, comparative testing, and validation of manual/automated test methods, etc.
• Supports existing laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and laboratory infrastructure to ensure they meet laboratory needs and user requirements.
• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements.
• Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed.
• For complex systems developed internally, serves as the owner of all associated documentation including drawings, source code, equipment lists, etc.
• Provides direction and technical advice to review requests for new or modifications of existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures, and/or laboratory infrastructure. Evaluates the request to ensure alignment with operational needs to increase performance, efficiency, quality and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility of testing.
• Works with global colleagues to drive technical and operational consistency and to maintain efficiency and scalability in global laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures, and/or laboratory infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation experience

HVAC design

Technical reporting

Excel basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Excel VBA

Programming

Job description

AMCA International in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a LabInstrumentation Engineer to implement new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures, while guiding technicians and ensuring quality and safety across projects.

The role covers design, documentation, equipment sourcing, and validation of new processes and test equipment, collaborating with leadership to review improvement proposals and maintain global consistency. Moderate travel may be required.