Senior Test Engineer – Centrifugal Chillers

jci; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Test Engineer to support large tonnage water cooled centrifugal chillers. The role covers test design, planning, execution, data analysis, and presenting results to external customers.

Strong background in HVAC/R, instrumentation, and LabVIEW is required. The position demands independent work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with collaboration across engineering and sales teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in large tonnage water cooled chiller development testing.
• Experience with HVAC/R systems, diagnostics, and test facilities.
• Proficient with test instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis.
• Experience with electronics/software including VFDs and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate tests with independence on projects from design to execution.
• Coordinate test plans with sales engineers and customers.
• Review data, perform analyses, and present results to stakeholders.
• Develop and improve testing procedures and standards.
• Adhere to Company Code of Conduct and ethics.

Skills

HVAC/R concepts

Test planning

Data analysis

Education

BSEE/ME (or EET/MET) or related physical science

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments

Data acquisition systems

Job description

ABOUT US:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

SCOPE:

Provide active, ongoing day-to-day testing/Plant support. This HANDS-ONposition will support Large Tonnage (water cooled) Centrifugal Chiller testing. The Test Engineer will “manage” a test throughout the process from test design andplanning through execution to completion including analysis of data results andpresentation of the data to external JCI customers. Ideally this individual willpossess multiple backgrounds that include a working knowledge of centrifugalchillers and related test facility operation, and other applicable technologies so theycan singularly manage the testing process for individual test. This position mayprovide test engineering support for standard and non-standard contract witnesstesting.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

• Under general/minimal supervision/direction, operate with a high degree of independence onindividual projects geared to efficient and successful planning and execution of tests.
• Able to handle several concurrent projects while providing ongoing, day-to-day, hands-on testguidance, test data review and analysis, and interacting with external customers.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in fast-paced, schedule driven work environment. Possess the agility/adaptability toquickly move from one task to another when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well asInternet software and E-mail is required.
• Understanding of refrigeration systems and concepts

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Interfaces on troubleshooting issues with the customer factory witness test/Operations.
• Plans and executes tests of water cooled centrifugal chillers. The individual:
  • Communicates with the sales engineer to disseminate and agree upon test plans.
  • Creates test request detail of what conditions to be run to meet engineering needs and customer test SQ requirements
  • Acquires and provides input and set up data acquisition software
  • Diagnoses and resolves issues with chiller if chiller will not operate or meet performancerequirement
  • Diagnoses and resolves issues with the data acquisition system
  • Communicates results and resolution of issues with sales engineer and external customer
  • Provides a summary of testing results to product engineering for further analysis
• Presents to customers the design and set up of the lab function
• Presents to customers methods and records for calibration of instrumentation
• Presents to customers an overview of AHRI and Eurovent testing procedures and tolerances
• Works with sales engineers and customers to resolve concerns or misunderstanding in regards to testing
• Participates in the revision of standard procedures, test Standards and processes.
• Uses experience to develop or recommend the development of new procedures, processes or resources gearedto provide more efficient, accurate, or advanced testing services.
• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. BSEE/ME (or EET/MET), or related physical science.

• A minimum of four(4) years direct work experience in large tonnage water cooled chiller equipmentdevelopment testing, including a good understanding of HVAC/R systems, concepts, and diagnostics,as applied to both test subjects and test facilities.
• A background in engineering and testing, with use of a variety of test instrumentation to perform testdata acquisition and data analysis, test troubleshooting and diagnostics, technical reporting, and relatedcommunication at various levels is required.
• Certain related experience may be considered a plus. Specific areas, as applied to HVAC/R equipment:
  • Electronics/software (esp. starters, variable frequency drives, control systems).
  • Sound and/or vibration testing – instrumentation, acquisition/analysis software. (esp.
  • General test data acquisition and sensors – hardware, software (esp. LabVIEW, National Instruments).

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$89,400.00 - $149,200.00 USD Annual (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.)This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.