R&D Lab Automation Engineer (HVAC Systems)

KCC Companies; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays (9)

EBITDA Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K

Monthly Accrued Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

ESOP

Job summary

KCC Companies in Simpsonville, KY seeks an experienced R&D Lab Systems Engineer to support psychrometric chambers, test stands, and related software/hardware. You will collaborate with the Lab Systems Manager to implement RTS in chambers, automate lab processes, and maintain calibration records while enabling data collection and reporting from testing.

The role requires strong PLC programming, SQL/VBA skills, and hands-on hardware knowledge; candidates should be comfortable working independently

Qualifications

• Programming experience specific to Codesys, C#, C++ and C.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work alone.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Microsoft SQL, IIS and VBA programming experience.
• Strong decision making, organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Electrical knowledge and electronic experience.
• PLC programming experience (Carel and Tracer TU).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and maintain hardware related to the psychrometric chamber and test stands to reduce downtime.
• Work with Lab Systems Manager with LabSys scheduling software functionality.
• Communicate with maintenance to ensure PM of chamber equipment is completed.
• Assist with all hardware functions (DAQ and hardware panels).
• Assist in maintaining report templates and reports generated from testing.
• Work with RTS integration to all chambers test locations.
• Maintain LabSys software and test locations functionality.
• Maintain equipment calibration and all certificates with Lab Systems Manager.
• Assist Lab Systems Manager with data collection, display, and reporting during testing.
• Assist with training associates on lab functionality and safety standards.

Skills

Codesys

C#

C++

C

PLC programming

SQL

VBA

Python

Tools

LabSys scheduling software

RTS integration

DAQ hardware

Job description

KCC Companies in Simpsonville, KY seeks an experienced R&D Lab Systems Engineer to support psychrometric chambers, test stands, and related software/hardware. You will collaborate with the Lab Systems Manager to implement RTS in chambers, automate lab processes, and maintain calibration records while enabling data collection and reporting from testing.

The role requires strong PLC programming, SQL/VBA skills, and hands-on hardware knowledge; candidates should be comfortable working independently