Laboratory Test Specialist

Nortek Data Center Cooling, LLC; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

FSA/HSA

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling, LLC seeks a Laboratory Test Specialist in Oklahoma City to set up, execute, troubleshoot, and document laboratory testing for data center cooling products. You will work with engineers and technicians to deliver reliable test data and maintain equipment safety.

The role supports product development, validation, and qualification activities with hands-on testing across thermal, hydronic, refrigeration, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline with laboratory experience
• Experience supporting laboratory testing, product validation, HVAC or related technical activities
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work safely with mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems
• Experience using test equipment, sensors, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

• Test setup and execution of laboratory plans for product development, validation and performance
• Configure and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Prepare test articles, fixtures, and laboratory systems for testing
• Perform testing in accordance with procedures, requirements, and standards
• Coordinate test setup, execution, monitoring, troubleshooting, and teardown
• Install, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment
• Verify measurement accuracy and operation of test systems before testing begins
• Support calibration activities and measurement systems verification
• Identify and resolve instrumentation, controls, and data collection issues
• Assist development and improvement of laboratory data acquisition capabilities
• Operate 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 capabilities
• Improve laboratory efficiency, reliability, and throughput
• Collect, organize, and validate test data
• Analyze results and identify trends and anomalies
• Prepare laboratory reports, data summaries, and documentation
• Maintain records of test setups, deviations, observations, and results
• Ensure test records are traceable in quality requirements
• Participate in development and maintenance of test procedures and instructions
• Contribute to safety and quality initiatives

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Sensors & instrumentation

PLCs

Python

Job description

## Laboratory Test SpecialistApply: Oklahoma City, OK: Full time: Posted Today: JR101262Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‐scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.Our culture is hands‐on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.**Summary**The **Laboratory Test Specialist** is responsible for the setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory testing activities supporting the development, validation, and qualification of data center cooling products and technologies. The role serves as a key technical contributor within the laboratory, ensuring testing is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with engineering requirements, industry standards, and laboratory procedures.The Laboratory Test Specialist works closely with engineers, technicians, and laboratory operations personnel to support product development programs, execute test plans, maintain laboratory equipment, and deliver reliable test data. The ideal candidate may be either an early-career engineer seeking hands-on laboratory experience or an experienced testing professional with a strong technical background and demonstrated capability in laboratory operations.**Job Responsibilities** **Test setup & Execution*** 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 applicable procedures, engineering requirements, and industry standards* Coordinate test setup, execution, monitoring, troubleshooting, and teardown activities**Laboratory Scheduling & Resource Coordination*** 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**Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting*** 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**Data Analysis & Documentation*** 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, instrumentation, deviations, observations, and results* Ensure test records are organized and traceable in accordance with laboratory quality requirements**Process & Continuous Improvement*** Support development and maintenance or test procedures, work instructions, and laboratory 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**Safety & Compliance*** Follow all laboratory safety requirements and safe work practices* Participate in hazard assessments and safety reviews* Promote a culture of safety and accountability within the laboratory* Ensure testing activities comply with applicable standards, procedures, and company requirements**Qualifications****Required*** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, **or a related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of technical education and relevant laboratory experience*** Experience supporting laboratory testing, product validation, industrial equipment testing, HVAC systems, controls, instrumentation, or related technical activities* Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills* Ability to work safely with mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems* Experience using test equipment, sensors, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems* Strong organizational and communication skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment**Preferred*** Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline* Two or more years of engineering experience in a laboratory or product development environment* Five or more years of laboratory testing, HVAC, refrigeration, controls, industrial equipment, or related experience* Experience with thermal systems, psychrometrics, heat transfer, refrigeration, hydronics, or HVAC equipment* Familiarity with ASHRAE, ANSI, ISO, AHRI, or AMCA standards* Experience with data acquisition software, LabVIEW, PLCs, Python, or related tools* Experience with calibration and metrology practices**Success Profile****A successful Laboratory Test Specialist is:*** Hands-on, enjoying the challenge of building, modifying, and troubleshooting test systems* Technically curious, seeking to understand equipment behavior and test results* Analytical, using data to drive conclusions and recommendations* Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in measurements and documentation* Resourceful, able to diagnose and solve practical technical problems* Collaborative, working effectively across engineering, laboratory operations, and product development teams* Safety-focused, consistently maintaining safe laboratory practices *We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at* *https://www.nortekdatacenter.com/careers/*