Laboratory Test Specialist: Hands-On Lab Engineer

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

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.