Lab Calibration Technician – HVAC Testing

Carrier; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier in Indiana is looking for a Lab Calibration Technician to support the HVAC Testing department. You will maintain and calibrate instruments used in testing and development within the lab.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of on-the-job experience in instrumentation and calibration along with a high school diploma or GED. The position also offers opportunities for those with additional qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with instrumentation and calibration.
• Skilled in troubleshooting industrial control systems.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform calibrations on various sensor technologies.
• Conduct scheduled and corrective maintenance of all relevant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Instrumentation and calibration

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA/AS degree

Tools

Fluke Met/Teams

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Job description

Lab Calibration Technician – HVAC Testing

About this role

Carrier Corporation is seeking a Calibration Technician for its CCS Americas Residential Development Engineering organization to support routine testing of lab equipment for Residential HVAC Engineering Lab Operations. This position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform calibrations on a variety of sensor technologies used in agency certification testing and new product development.
• Responsible for scheduled and corrective maintenance of systems, instruments, controls, metering and electrical equipment.
• Inspect, test, calibrate, install, and perform general maintenance on testing monitoring devices.
• Work closely with engineering teams to provide innovative solutions for data acquisition and test reliability.
• Develop new procedures and methodology for calibration of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and documentation.
• Support ISO audits.
• Update standard work documents for new and existing procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental processes.
• Oversee lab accreditation.
• Maintain and update lab calibration schedule.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of on-the-job experience with instrumentation and calibration.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA/AS degree
• 4+ years of on-the-job experience with instrumentation and calibration.
• Experience with Fluke Met/Teams
• Experience with a wide variety of sensors and measurement devices: temperature, humidity, pressure, electrical.
• Skilled in industrial control system troubleshooting.
• Able to work with scientific and analytic computer software, voltage and current meters, and electronic probes in order to diagnose faults in circuitry.
• Adept in using DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, soldering irons, and DC/AC power supplies.
• Knowledge of common analog sensor signals (4-20mA, 0-5V, etc).
• Experience in troubleshooting data acquisition systems using microcontrollers, PLCs, and other systems with electrical and pneumatic components.
• Ability to read logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, and other written instructions.
• Knowledge of control systems using PIDs with various sensor technologies.
• Can troubleshoot and analyze instrument, control, and metering problems and takes appropriate actions to correct deficiencies.
• Can acknowledge when work is beyond ability and recommends the need for outside assistance of vendors, engineering contractors, and consultants as necessary.
• Proficient mechanical ability to compliment electrical skills.
• Knowledge of instrumentation calibration document management.
• Trained in the use of LOTO, Confined Space Entry, and NFPA 70E procedures.
• Knowledge of HVAC is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent critical thinking, technical writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of refrigerant leak detection devices, maintenance, and calibration.
• Experience with ISO 17025 audits and accreditation