Test Engineer

Jobtailor; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frederick, MD, seeks an engineering professional to support testing and certification programs for HVAC equipment. The role involves reviewing test specs, creating planning docs, and determining root causes to meet performance requirements. You will establish test standards aligned with ASHRAE and support on-site NRTL testing with limited travel.

A B.S. in mechanical engineering and 5 years in a related field are expected; proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years in engineering/technical role, preferably in manufacturing/test/certification.
• Ability to use testing equipment to evaluate cooling and environmental control equipment.
• Experience HVAC service or testing.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems and components.
• Solidworks or AutoCAD design experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical and controls functions in a lab environment.
• EPA 608 - Universal - or ability to obtain as necessary.
• Ability to read and understand English instructions.
• Basic algebra knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review testing specifications and test scripts with Sales and Application Engineering.
• Create documentation for test planning such as test scripts, drawings or sketches, instrumentation selections, and material lists.
• Determine root cause and potential solutions during performance testing to meet requirements.
• Establish internal test standards and methods per ASHRAE Standards and procedures (e.g. ASHRAE 127, 37, AHRL1360).
• Generate reports and communicate with other departments regarding Performance Test Lab responsibilities.
• Design test control apparatus and develop methods and procedures for testing components, products or systems.
• Support on-site third party NRTL testing (minimal travel).
• Maintain ISO and safety standards under company directive.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC testing

Project management

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Testing equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Application Engineering in review of testing specifications and test scripts
• Create documentation for test planning such as test scripts, drawings or sketches, instrumentation selections, and material lists
• Determine root cause and potential solutions during performance testing in order to meet testing requirements
• Establish internal test standards and methods in conjunction with ASHRAE Standards and procedures (e.g. ASHRAE 127, 37, AHRL1360)
• Generate reports and provide necessary communications with other departmental functions regarding the Performance Test Lab responsibilities
• Design test control apparatus and equipment, and develop methods and procedures for testing components, products or systems, if test requirements deviate from common standards
• Support third party NRTL testing on site as required (minimal travel)
• Responsible to meet and maintain ISO standards under the company's directive
• Responsible to meet and maintain safety standards under the company's directive
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field
• 5 years in an engineering or technical role, preferably in a manufacturing, test or certification environment
• Ability to use all appropriate testing equipment to perform testing, troubleshooting and evaluation of critical cooling and environmental control equipment
• Experience performing HVAC service or testing
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems and their components
• Project management skills are preferred
• Solidworks or Autocad design experience preferred
• Basic understanding of electrical and controls functions in a lab environment
• EPA 608 - Universal - or the ability to obtain as necessary
• Ability to read and understand English instructions
• Must possess, as a minimum, basic Algebra