Lab Maintenance Engineer: Calibration & Test Equipment Lead

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort in Texas seeks a Lab Maintenance Engineer to plan and oversee lab equipment and facilities projects. You will calibrate instruments, maintain test room drawings, and ensure accurate readings with formal calibration procedures.

Responsibilities include improving reliability, coordinating with third-party labs, and supporting maintenance teams while upholding strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• 3–6 years of experience in a large, fast-paced engineering environment.
• 3+ years in an ISO 17025 calibration lab.
• Strong knowledge of LabVIEW, PLCs, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Facilities Engineers to monitor and improve test equipment performance.
• Identify projects to improve reliability and maintenance.
• Implement lab facilities projects including capital projects and basic maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting of day-to-day issues with testing equipment.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians.
• Document repair techniques and training materials.
• Develop calibration procedures and maintain calibration records.
• Create calibration schedule and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations for unplanned maintenance events.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, professional work areas.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFD

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Calibration concepts

Measurement uncertainty

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFD

Job description

Daikin Comfort in Texas seeks a Lab Maintenance Engineer to plan and oversee lab equipment and facilities projects. You will calibrate instruments, maintain test room drawings, and ensure accurate readings with formal calibration procedures.

Responsibilities include improving reliability, coordinating with third-party labs, and supporting maintenance teams while upholding strict safety and quality standards.