Laboratory Test Engineer – Data Center Cooling

Nortek; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

FSA/HAS benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Laboratory Test Specialist to join our on-site lab in Oklahoma City. The role focuses on setting up, executing, troubleshooting, and documenting tests for data center cooling products and technologies, ensuring safety, accuracy, and adherence to standards while collaborating with engineers and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a technical engineering background, strong hands-on skills with laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and lab experience.
• Experience supporting laboratory testing, product validation, HVAC systems, or related technical activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting; able to work with mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory test plans supporting product development, validation, reliability, and performance evaluations
• Configure and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Prepare test articles, test fixtures, and laboratory systems for testing activities
• Perform testing in accordance with procedures, engineering requirements, and industry standards
• Coordinate test setup, execution, monitoring, troubleshooting, and teardown activities
• Install, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment
• Verify measurement accuracy and proper operation of test systems before testing begins
• Support calibration activities and measurement systems verification
• Identify and resolve instrumentation, controls, and data collection issues
• Assist with development and improvement of laboratory data acquisition capabilities
• Operate laboratory equipment including thermal, hydronic, refrigeration, airflow, and electrical test systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues
• Support maintenance, repair, and commissioning of laboratory equipment
• Assist with installation of new test equipment and laboratory capabilities
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, reliability, and testing throughput
• Collect, organize, and validate test data
• Analyze results and identify performance trends, anomalies, and potential issues
• Prepare laboratory reports, data summaries, and technical documentation
• Maintain accurate records of test setups, deviations, observations, and results
• Ensure test records are organized and traceable in accordance with laboratory quality requirements
• Support development and maintenance of test procedures, work instructions, and documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety
• Recommend improvements to test methods, equipment, and laboratory processes
• Assist with laboratory audits, corrective actions, and quality initiatives
• Follow all laboratory safety requirements and safe work practices
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability within the laboratory
• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable standards, procedures, and company requirements
• Hands-on, analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative in cross-functional teams

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety‑aware

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

PLCs

Python

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Laboratory Test Specialist to join our on-site lab in Oklahoma City. The role focuses on setting up, executing, troubleshooting, and documenting tests for data center cooling products and technologies, ensuring safety, accuracy, and adherence to standards while collaborating with engineers and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a technical engineering background, strong hands-on skills with laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems,