Technical Program Engineer

airmovementandcontrolassociationinternational; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate vesting

3 weeks vacation

Paid sick and holidays

Flexible hours

Summer hours

Casual dress

3 medical plans

Dental

Vision

Flex spending

Company paid life

Short/long term disability

Long-term care

Job summary

AMCA International is seeking a highly organized professional for the Technical Services department to lead reviews of catalogs and software, help develop ANSI test standards, and support accreditation activities. You will collaborate with manufacturers, engineering committees, and laboratory staff while advancing data analysis and AI-enabled tooling.

The role emphasizes technical review, standards development, and international travel, with a senior level of responsibility in a hub office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience in related field.
• HVAC system and selection experience required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities are needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in research or technical projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturers’ catalogs and selection software for compliance with AMCA publications.
• Liaise with marketing departments of member companies to ensure the integrity of technical marketing information.
• Participate in Standards Development with ANSI-accredited test standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert based on experience in the AMCA laboratory.
• Support AMCA Laboratory Accreditation activities: understand the physics behind AMCA test standards; visit manufacturers’ laboratories to evaluate testing capabilities; participate in travel.
• Work closely with laboratory technicians and engineering staff.
• Assist in promoting AMCA programs and communicating with members and industry professionals.
• Utilize data analysis tools, automation, and AI tools to improve technical review processes, data handling, reporting, and efficiency.
• Assist in developing automated workflows, data analysis tools, or AI-assisted tools related to catalog review, test data analysis, and standards documentation.

Skills

HVAC system experience & selection

Excellent communication skills

Organizational & project management

MS Word & Excel proficiency

Experience in research/technical proj

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Employment & FLSA Status

Full-Time & Exempt

Department

Technical Services

Reports to

Senior Director, Certification, Accreditation, and Documentation

Salary Range

$140,000-150,000

Job Function

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with highly technical professionals at all levels. This role involves customer interaction, technical review work, standards development, laboratory accreditation activities, and the application of modern data analysis and artificial intelligence tools to improve technical review, testing processes, and data management.

Job Responsibilities

• Review manufacturers’ catalogs and selection software for compliance with AMCA publications.
  • Liaise with marketing departments of member companies to ensure the integrity of technical marketing information.
• Participate in Standards Development by working with engineering committees that develop ANSI‑accredited test standards used in AMCA laboratories.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert based on experience gained in the AMCA laboratory.
• Support AMCA Laboratory Accreditation activities:
  • Develop a strong understanding of the physics behind AMCA test standards.
  • Visit manufacturers’ laboratories to evaluate testing capabilities.
  • Participate in periodic international travel.
• Work closely with laboratory technicians and engineering staff.
• Assist in promoting AMCA programs and communicating with members and industry professionals.
• Utilize data analysis tools, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve technical review processes, data handling, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing automated workflows, data analysis tools, or AI-assisted tools related to catalog review, test data analysis, and standards documentation.

None of the foregoing information in any way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties as requested. Duties are not necessarily comprehensive and are subject to change at any time at the discretion of management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience
• HVAC system and selection experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office programs, and highly proficient with Word and Excel
• Experience in research or technical projects

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position is in office at AMCA HQ
• Physical demands include sitting for long hours, typing, and standing
• Computer work and talking on the phone or in person

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and International travel approximately 5-10%

Benefits

AMCA offers a full line of benefits which includes a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick and holidays, flexible hours, summer hours, casual dress, 3 medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending, and company paid life, short/long term disability, and long-term care.

Other Information

This position, and all others at AMCA International may be modified at any time. To ensure operational efficiency and meet the changing needs of our members and business, other duties may be assigned as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At AMCA International we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.