Refrigeration Lab Technician - Test & Build Prototypes

Marvel Refrigeration; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company provided life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off at start

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Middleby Refrigeration is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to join the Greenville, MI team. You will set up and run tests, analyze data, and maintain lab equipment to support product development and ensure quality.

This hands-on role requires strong carpentry, finishing, and mechanical skills, with responsibilities spanning design, fabrication, calibration, audits, and safety compliance for refrigeration products.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in HVAC is a plus; trade school certification in carpentry, construction, or related field is preferred.
• Team player with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Carpentry skills and ability to assemble, construct, and install fixtures.
• Experience with finishing: painting, staining, or finishing fixtures to meet aesthetics.
• Familiarity with refrigeration product test procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and diagnostic/testing equipment.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Very hands on and mechanically inclined.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Must assist with refrigeration product energy certification, energy listings, and compliance testing.
• Experience with computer automated data acquisition systems is a plus.
• Fluent with MS Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Refrigeration system design, build-up, and qualification testing as required to support new product development initiatives and mature product maintenance.
• Prototype cabinet fabrication using Model Shop and equipment as required to support product development projects.
• Maintenance of Lab test chambers, computer data acquisition system, and Model Shop equipment.
• Assist with Lab test equipment calibration per schedule.
• Participate in agency audits with other lab staff of products and test facilities.
• Provide manufacturing support as required for product assembly, work instructions, operator training, and on‑line safety / performance testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Team Player

Self-starter

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mechanical inclined

Education

Associates degree in HVAC

Trade school certification in carpentry

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Diagnostic equipment

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Middleby Refrigeration is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to join the Greenville, MI team. You will set up and run tests, analyze data, and maintain lab equipment to support product development and ensure quality.

This hands-on role requires strong carpentry, finishing, and mechanical skills, with responsibilities spanning design, fabrication, calibration, audits, and safety compliance for refrigeration products.