Test and Validation Technician

MAHLE; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE in Lockport, NY is seeking a Validation Lab Technician to conduct performance and durability testing of automotive HVAC and engine cooling components. You will install/remove test parts, set up instrumentation, run tests, and collect data, working closely with engineers to understand test requirements.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting test equipment and refrigerant systems, maintaining test benches, and supporting product validation activities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years automotive experience desirable.
• ASE certification desirable.
• EPA 608 certification desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute performance and durability testing for automotive HVAC and thermal management components.
• Monitor, collect, and validate critical test data to ensure accurate performance evaluation.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory test benches and computerized testing systems.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, HVAC refrigerant systems, and component failures to support efficient testing.
• Partner with engineers to execute test plans, analyze results, and support product validation activities.
• Other duties and responsabilties may be required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Education

ASE certification desirable

EPA 608 certification desirable

Tools

Test benches

Job description

Your Contribution

As a

• Execute performance and durability testing for automotive HVAC and thermal management components.
• Monitor, collect, and validate critical test data to ensure accurate performance evaluation.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory test benches and computerized testing systems.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, HVAC refrigerant systems, and component failures to support efficient testing.
• Partner with engineers to execute test plans, analyze results, and support product validation activities.
• Other duties and responsabilties may be required.

Work location - Lockport, NY

Your Contribution

As a Validation Lab Technician, reporting to the Head of AC Testing – NA, you will be responsible for conducting performance and durability testing of automotive HVAC and engine cooling components. Duties include installation/removal of test parts, instrumentation, running tests, and collecting data. Works with engineers to understand test requirements.

• Execute performance and durability testing for automotive HVAC and thermal management components.
• Monitor, collect, and validate critical test data to ensure accurate performance evaluation.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory test benches and computerized testing systems.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, HVAC refrigerant systems, and component failures to support efficient testing.
• Partner with engineers to execute test plans, analyze results, and support product validation activities.
• Other duties and responsabilties may be required.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5 years automotive experience desirable.
• ASE certification desirable.
• EPA 608 certification desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Our Offering

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

#DiversityMatters

with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

www.jobs.mahle.com

Compensation Range - $50,000 - $70,000