R&D HVAC Lab Technician II — Precision Testing

KCC Companies; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

Yearly bonuses

Quarterly rate increase

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Monthly accrued vacation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Safety Shoe Voucher Program

DailyPay

Job summary

KCC Companies in Simpsonville, KY is seeking an R&D laboratory technician to support precision testing of HVAC equipment under development. You will set up tests, operate psychrometric chambers, swap components and troubleshoot units.

This role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, hands-on HVAC exposure, and the ability to work with engineers and technicians. On-site work is required with safety and quality in mind, plus ESOP opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent vocational education or 3-5 years HVAC experience.
• Brazing and welding experience a plus.
• Full understanding of LabSys and RTS softwares required, must be acquired within 6-month period.
• EPA license, must be attainable within a 6-month period.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong decision making, organizational and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles.
• Capable of using common hand tools, Gages, multimeters and hand operated power equipment.
• General understanding of Psychrometric equipment and tools.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft products
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• General understanding of the vapor compressor cycle and various refrigeration components

Responsibilities

• Execute setup and takedown for test units, pilots, sleds and component testing in psychrometric chambers and test stands.
• Oversee, conduct, monitor and troubleshoot testing sequences.
• Conduct repairs, component swaps, and troubleshooting for the units under test
• Continuous improvement of engineering activities in providing timely, accurate, and responsive engineering support to internal and external customers.
• Provide recommendations to improve system operation, equipment reliability, maintenance methods, & energy efficiency.
• Interface with management, customer service, clients and other technicians to resolve technical problems.
• Maintain a working understanding of applicable industry standards (ASHRAE, AHRI, ANSI, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow good engineering practices and develop practical solutions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Analytical problem solving

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Strong decision making

Proficient with Microsoft products

Troubleshooting skills

Hand tools usage

Gages

Multimeters

Education

Associate degree or equivalent vocational education

Tools

LabSys software

RTS software

Gages

Multimeters

Hand operated power equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

KCC Companies in Simpsonville, KY is seeking an R&D laboratory technician to support precision testing of HVAC equipment under development. You will set up tests, operate psychrometric chambers, swap components and troubleshoot units.

This role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, hands-on HVAC exposure, and the ability to work with engineers and technicians. On-site work is required with safety and quality in mind, plus ESOP opportunities.