Test Rack Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Test Rack Engineer to ensure the functionality of its products through rigorous testing at the Tulsa manufacturing plant. Key responsibilities include supervising end-of-line testing, troubleshooting nonconforming products, and collaborating on improvements.

The ideal candidate should possess a four-year ABET accredited degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree, along with strong skills in HVAC/R and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Displays excellence in personal character and integrity.
• Able to maintain focus in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sufficient operation and functionality of final manufactured product.
• Oversees End of Line testing of every unit on the manufacturing line.
• Pulls nonconforming product out of rack and conducts further investigation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technical expertise in HVAC/R

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Four‑year ABET accredited degree in Engineering

Equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences

Job description

Job Summary

The Test Rack Engineer will ensure the full operation and functionality of AAON product by testing in the End of Line testing facilities before product shipment and report/resolve all nonconforming product. This includes every type of product AAON produces on a given manufacturing line in the AAON Tulsa manufacturing plant.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures sufficient operation and functionality of final manufactured product by testing.
• Oversees End of Line testing of every unit on the manufacturing line they are assigned to and give approval or denial of successful product operation.
• Pulls nonconforming product out of rack as needed and conduct further investigation by test in ancillary testing rack or NAIC testing lab.
• Maintains strong knowledge of current and new AAON product through all necessary channels and documentation.
• Works with management and pertinent departments to develop and review testing plans of current and new AAON product specific to the Test Rack.
• Works closely with Parkville and Tulsa Controls groups in the usage of current and new AAON controls on equipment.
• Provides technical expertise of product operation to End of Line testers primarily through hands‑on training and direct testing support.
• Maintains line of communication of all nonconforming product and its behavior, whether qualitative or quantitative, to pertinent departments.
• Efficiently uses internal software for communications and documentation.
• Interprets cabinet drawings and refrigeration/electrical schematics.
• Collaborates internally and externally for facility and process improvement in Test Rack.
• Assists or leads in the implementation of these improvements when possible.
• Apply laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Travel when necessary for field unit support.
• Knowledge in PLCs or software coding is a plus.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Educational/Background Requirements

• A pertinent four‑year ABET accredited degree in Engineering, or
• An equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences, or
• Extensive knowledge in HVAC/R disciplines and the operation and functionality of AAON equipment

Essential Abilities

• Displays excellence in personal character and integrity. The Test Rack Engineer must have a personal standard that has the capacity to inspire excellence in others.
• Display high level of work safety around hazardous chemicals and systems containing high potential energies
• Able to maintain focus in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment
• Possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Exhibit good decision making, analytical problem solving, statistical analysis, and excellent organizational abilities
• Able to use general tools correctly and work “hands‑on”
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Possess strong knowledge of psychometrics, refrigeration, heating, air/water moving means, and other HVAC/R related systems
• Possess strong knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation
• Possess working knowledge of communications systems such as MODBUS

Essential Physical Functions

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing
• Stooping
• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Requires frequent visits to manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.