Test Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Chiller Test Engineer in Junction City, OR to lead performance and reliability testing for air- and water-cooled chillers. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure tests meet design specs and industry standards.

The role emphasizes test planning, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to influence product validation and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal systems, testing, or labs.
• Experience with test instrumentation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for air- and water-cooled chillers.
• Perform performance, reliability, and environmental testing of HVAC equipment.
• Operate lab equipment, data acquisition systems, and controls for tests.
• Analyze test data and report conclusions and recommendations.
• Coordinate schedules and support product development timelines.
• Assist with regulatory and certification testing (AHRI, ASHRAE, UL, CE).

Skills

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

HVAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Minitab

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Chiller Test Engineer
Location: Junction City, OR

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Chiller Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and documenting performance, reliability, safety, and validation testing of commercial and industrial chiller systems. This role supports product development, product validation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and continuous innovation by ensuring chillers meet customer requirements, industry standards, and company performance specifications. The engineer collaborates closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Controls, and Laboratory teams to deliver accurate and timely test results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols for air-cooled and water-cooled chiller products.
• Conduct performance, functional, reliability, endurance, acoustic, and environmental testing of HVAC equipment.
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and controls used for chiller testing.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to verify compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, and controls-related issues identified during testing.
• Identify root causes of product performance issues and provide engineering recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing test conditions, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Coordinate laboratory schedules, test setup activities, and resource requirements to support product development timelines.
• Support certification and compliance testing to applicable standards such as AHRI, ASHRAE, UL, CE, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers to validate new product designs, design modifications, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor laboratory equipment calibration and ensure test procedures comply with quality and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing processes, laboratory operations, and product performance.
• Support manufacturing and field issue investigations through testing and data analysis.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and test records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related engineering discipline is preferred
• 3+ years of engineering experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal systems, product testing, or laboratory environments.

Core competencies

• Experience with test instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and performance measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of vapor compression refrigeration cycles, heat transfer principles, and HVAC systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and testing priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, heat pumps, or refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with AHRI, ASHRAE, UL, ISO, and related industry standards.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Minitab, or similar data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of PLCs, building automation systems, or embedded controls.
• Understanding of refrigeration components including compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, and controls.
• Experience with Design Verification Testing (DVT), Product Validation Testing (PVT), and reliability testing.

Technical Competencies

• Refrigeration and HVAC systems
• Chiller performance testing
• Data acquisition and analysis
• Root cause analysis
• Test method development
• Product validation
• Controls and instrumentation
• Thermal systems engineering
• Regulatory compliance testing
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully onsite in Junction City, OR
• Minimal travel expected.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.