Senior Instrumentation & Thermal Lab Technician

Modine Manufacturing Company; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Instrumentation & Thermal Systems) to perform technical lab work involving instrumentation, electronic devices, and thermal testing systems. The role supports testing, calibration, and operation of chillers and refrigeration systems, ensuring accurate data collection and safety compliance.

You will work with electrical systems across low to high voltage environments, using both basic and specialized tools, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/associate degree preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory, test engineering, or technical maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with refrigeration, HVAC, or thermal testing labs is desirable.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and sensors.
• Familiarity with sensors, thermocouples, flow meters, and similar measurement technologies.
• Knowledge of vapor‑compression refrigeration cycles and chiller systems.
• Experience with chiller operation and refrigeration fundamentals.
• Ability to work with electrical systems at low, medium, and high voltage levels.
• Competence using basic hand tools and electrical tools safely.
• Experience with thermal testing procedures and laboratory environments.
• Understanding of Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ) and data recording techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain lab instrumentation and testing equipment.
• Work with electronic devices including sensors and measurement tools.
• Operate and monitor chiller and refrigeration systems.
• Calibrate instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Use DAQ to collect, record, and interpret data.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and thermal issues.
• Safely use electrical tools across low to high voltage.
• Follow SOPs, safety regulations, and lab protocols.
• Collaborate with engineers on experiments and development projects.
• Keep lab equipment and materials clean and organized.

Skills

Instrumentation principles

DAQ systems

Electrical systems (HV)

Calibration procedures

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/instrumentation technology

Tools

DAQ equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Instrumentation & Thermal Systems) to perform technical lab work involving instrumentation, electronic devices, and thermal testing systems. The role supports testing, calibration, and operation of chillers and refrigeration systems, ensuring accurate data collection and safety compliance.

You will work with electrical systems across low to high voltage environments, using both basic and specialized tools, and collaborate with