Lead Laboratory Engineer: Data Center Cooling Lab Startup

Nortek; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling in Oklahoma City is seeking a Lead Laboratory Engineer to oversee thermal testing and lab operations for data center cooling solutions. You will manage lab equipment, testing activities, and facility resources to support product development and validation programs.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and Leadership to build a world-class testing environment, establishing workflows, safety systems, and scalable capabilities for future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required or equivalent.
• Experience with HVACR testing environments is essential.
• Strong ability to lead startup/relocation/expansion of a lab facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the startup and commissioning of a new engineering and product development laboratory facility.
• Coordinate facility expansion projects and equipment relocations.
• Conduct thermodynamic tests per ANSI/AMCA/ASHRAE/ISO standards and report findings.
• Design and construct test fixtures and instrumentation.
• Develop lab processes for safety, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Thermal testing

Laboratory startup

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Electrical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

VBA

PLC

Instrumentation

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling in Oklahoma City is seeking a Lead Laboratory Engineer to oversee thermal testing and lab operations for data center cooling solutions. You will manage lab equipment, testing activities, and facility resources to support product development and validation programs.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and Leadership to build a world-class testing environment, establishing workflows, safety systems, and scalable capabilities for future growth.