R&D Lab Systems Engineer

KCC; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

EBITDA Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Monthly Accrued Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

ESOP

Job summary

KCC is seeking an R&D Lab Systems Engineer to support psychrometric chambers, test stands, and related software and equipment. You will work with the Lab Systems Manager to implement RTS in all chambers and build automation for the lab.

Responsibilities include maintaining chamber hardware, coordinating PM, assisting with DAQ and lab panels, and ensuring data collection and reporting. Training for associates and ensuring compliance with AHRI and ASHRAE standards are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Programming experience with Codesys, C#, C++, and C.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with SQL, IIS, and VBA.
• Electrical knowledge and PLC programming (Carel and Tracer TU).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service hardware for psychrometric chambers and test stands.
• Collaborate with Lab Systems Manager on LabSys scheduling functionality.
• Coordinate PM with maintenance to ensure chamber equipment reliability.
• Support DAQ hardware and lab panels running chambers.
• Maintain test templates and reporting from testing activities.
• Assist RTS integration across chambers and test locations.
• Maintain LabSys software and functionality at all test locations.
• Maintain calibration records and certificates with Lab Systems Manager.
• Assist in data collection, display, and reporting during tests.
• Train associates on lab functionality and test procedures.
• Support equipment management aligned with SATELLITE program requirements.
• Develop test plans from customer requirements with Lab Systems Manager.

Skills

Codesys

C#

C++

C

SQL

IIS

VBA

Problem-solving

Electrical knowledge

PLC programming

Tools

LabSys scheduling software

RTS integration

DAQ hardware

Job description

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