R&D Lab Systems Engineer

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 is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• EBITDA Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Summary:

As the R&D Lab Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for working with the Lab Systems Manager ensuring the psychrometric chambers, test stands and all associated software, systems, equipment, and users are supported and maintained as well as work with the Lab Systems manager to implement RTS in all chambers and set up automation for the lab.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and maintenance hardware related to the psychrometric chamber and test stands to reduce and eliminate down time.
• Work with the Lab Systems Manager with LabSys scheduling software functionality
• Communicating with maintenance department to ensure PM of chamber equipment is completed
• Assist with all hardware functions (DAQ and Hardware Panels that run chamber)
• Assist in maintaining report templates and reports generated from testing.
• Work with the Lab Systems Manager with RTS integration to all chambers test locations to RTS
• Assist in maintaining LabSys software and all test locations functionality in LabSys.
• Work with Lab Systems Manager and Lab Requirements Analyst in maintaining equipment calibration and all associated records and certificates.
• Assist Lab Systems Manager with all data management: collection during testing, display during testing, and reporting after completed test.
• Assist with training all associates on pertinent lab functionality ensuring the R&D Lab team has all they need to perform testing (Training, taking feedback and making changes coming from R&D engineers, NPD engineers, lab techs, etc.)
• Assist Lab Systems Manager with lab equipment management and operations to align with Intertek’s SATELLITE™ program requirements.
• Work with Lab Systems Manager and Lab Engineers taking requirements and building test plans based on customer requests.
• Assist with Chamber 1 training as well as Chamber 3 & 4 training to ensure all techs understand AHRI and ASHRAE standards for test set up and testing
• Own DAQ set up and layout and instrumentation being connected to each chamber

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Proficient in SQL, C++, C# and Python
• HVAC Experience
• Technical Documentation Experience

Safety/Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand on your feet for 8+ hours
• Good visual and spatial perception.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – [e-mail] – 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – [e-mail] – 502-493-5859