Technical Standards Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate vesting

Vacation: 3 weeks

Paid sick and holidays

Flexible hours

Summer hours

Casual dress

Medical plans (3)

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Long-term care

Job summary

AMCA International in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a senior technical professional to lead catalog review, standards development, and accreditation support. The role involves working with highly technical professionals, managing data, and applying AI tools to enhance testing processes.

Responsibilities include travel, collaboration with marketing and lab staff, and developing automated workflows. A engineering degree with 10+ years’ experience and HVAC expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturers’ catalogs and selection software for compliance with AMCA publications.
• Liaise with marketing departments of member companies to ensure integrity of technical marketing information.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in ANSI‑accredited test standards used in AMCA laboratories.
• Develop understanding of physics behind AMCA test standards; visit manufacturers’ labs to evaluate testing capabilities.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 5‑10%.
• Promote AMCA programs and communicate with members and industry professionals.
• Utilize data analysis tools, automation, and AI tools to improve reviews, data handling, and reporting.
• Develop automated workflows, data analysis tools, or AI-assisted tools related to catalog review, test data analysis, and standards documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

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.