Lab Technician (onsite)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Lab Technician for our FRICK manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, PA to test semi-hermetic compressors for chillers. This onsite role requires commuting distance or relocation with packages available.

The candidate will operate test stands, set up test programs, diagnose electrical issues, and maintain lab equipment while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the refrigeration cycle from education or hands-on experience
• Ability to wire motors and drives
• Understanding of AC and DC circuitry
• Capability of creating control circuits
• Must work well with others and maintain a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing as outlined by test requests and engineering criteria; operate test stand safely and diagnose problems
• Plan and set up test programs, including piping, tubing, instrumentation calibration, data acquisition configurations, vacuum pulling and charging systems
• Diagnose electrical circuitry (DC and AC; single/three-phase)
• Maintain lab function by performing routine maintenance on test blocks and components

Skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Motor and drive wiring

AC/DC circuitry

Control circuits design

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years refrigeration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls,a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

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What you will do

Johnson Controls is hiring a Lab Technician for our FRICK manufacturing facility located in Waynesboro, PA. You will be responsible for testing semi-hermetic compressors designed for our various chiller equipment. This position is onsite in Waynesboro, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.

How you will do it

• Carry out testing as outlined by test requests, and criteria defined by Engineering. Must be able to operate test stand equipment in a safe manner. Properly diagnose and correct problems encountered during testing.




• Plan and set up test programs: setting up pipework, bending tubing, calibrating instrumentation, programing channel configurations in data acquisition system, pulling vacuum and charging systems.




• Diagnose electrical circuitry, both DC and AC (Single and Three Phase).




• Maintain proper lab function by performing maintenance on various test blocks as well as their associated components

What you will need
Required

• Understanding of the refrigeration cycle and its components. This can come from technical training, education, or hands on experience




• Ability to wire motors and drives




• Understanding of AC and DC circuitry




• Capability of creating control circuits




• Maintains a positive attitude and work well with others




• Associate’s degree from college or technical school; or 2+ years of related experience and/or training in refrigeration; or equivalent combination of education and experience




• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet software and E-mail




• Occasionally required to lift no more than 50 pounds




• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the United States. Sponsorship is not available

Preferred

• Refrigeration License (EPA 608)




• Knowledge of hot gas bypass loops

Hourly Pay Range

$28.00 - $35.00 (Hourly wage to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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