Laboratory Technician II

Nortek Data Center Cooling; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

FSA

HAS

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling, a Madison Industries company, seeks a Lab Technician II in Shakopee, MN to build prototypes and test fixtures for data center cooling solutions. The role requires carpentry, basic electrical work, piping, sheet metal work, and safe lab practices.

Equal opportunity employer committed to quality and safety. The ideal candidate will work with a team or independently, applying problem-solving skills to develop and test innovative cooling solutions while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow written instructions and drawings.
• Experience solving complex test setups.
• Knowledge of lab safety practices.
• Experience in regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build product prototypes or sub-assemblies by following instructions and drawings.
• Fabricate assemblies using welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, electrical schematics, wiring and P&IDs.
• Fabricate complex test fixtures for product development tests.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and proper lab practices.
• Operate lab tools and testing equipment.
• Experience in construction, facility maintenance, or field service is a plus.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

Safety awareness

Electrical basics

Lab equipment

Tools

CAD drawings

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Lab Technician II – Data Center Cooling

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Job Summary

The Lab Technician, based in Shakopee, MN will work both with a team and independently to construct test fixtures and apparatuses. Work to include carpentry, light electrical, piping, sheet metal and operation of material handling equipment. Dedication to CLEAN and SAFE environment is a a requirement for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Build product prototypes or sub-assemblies by following written instructions, verbal directions, and/or assembly drawings and schematics
• Fabricate assemblies using skills such as welding, brazing, and soldering
• Utilizes various power and non-power tools to build prototypes and test equipmentRead and interpret engineering documents such as CAD drawings, electrical schematics, wiring and ladder diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Fabricate complex test fixtures to accomplish unique product development test requirements
• Responsible for maintaining safe work practices and the professional appearance of the work area
• Properly use and service lab tools and testing / measuring equipment
• Previous experience in the construction, facility maintenance or field service industries, or similar a plus.

Position Qualifications

• Has a working knowledge of the electrical functions of the unit under test
• Understands the basic lab terminology
• Identifies and solves complex product or lab test setup problems
• Possesses good problem-solving skills and demonstrates creativity and curiosity
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Utilizes effective communication methods, both written and verbal, to present data and complex, technical ideas to engineering and lab team
• Self-motivated and productive with a positive attitude
• Understands safe working practices in the lab environment
• Experience working on engineering projects in a regulated environment

Nortek Data Center Cooling is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Data Center Cooling offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD
• LTD
• FSA
• HAS
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions