Test Technician-2nd Shift

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor Compressors in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Test Technician to validate advanced compressor and chiller technologies. You will work with gas cycle test rigs, data from tests, and collaborate with engineers to ensure product performance, reliability, and safety.

Ideal candidates have EPA 608 certification, HVAC system experience, and the ability to collect and interpret test data while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycle fundamentals.
• Experience with HVAC systems, chillers, or compressor testing environments.
• Ability to collect, review, and interpret test data.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas cycle test rigs, chillers, and compressor test platforms to generate performance data for R&D projects.
• Execute tests on compressors and refrigeration systems and verify test conditions and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams to support testing activities and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform routine maintenance, leak checks, calibrations, inspections, and document updates for reliability.
• Install/remove compressors, handle refrigerants per EPA 608, participate in safety audits, maintain a clean work area.

Skills

EPA 608

HVAC testing

Data collection

Hands-on

Safety compliance

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement devices

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

Join Danfoss Turbocor Compressors, a pioneer in high-speed, oil-free compressor technology that is helping transform the future of energy-efficient cooling and refrigeration. As a Test Technician, you will play a hands‑on role in validating innovative compressor and chiller technologies that power critical HVAC and refrigeration applications around the world.

In this role, you will work directly with advanced test systems, compressors, and refrigeration equipment in a collaborative R&D environment. Your expertise will help ensure product performance, reliability, and safety while contributing to the development of next‑generation technologies.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with mechanical and electrical systems, and seeing the direct impact of your work on product innovation, this is an opportunity to grow your skills while supporting cutting‑edge engineering projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate gas cycle test rigs, chillers, and compressor test platforms safely and efficiently to generate accurate performance data for R&D projects.
• Execute compressor and refrigeration system tests, analyze results, and verify that required test conditions and quality standards have been achieved.
• Collaborate with engineers, laboratory technicians, and maintenance teams to support testing activities, troubleshoot issues, and keep projects moving forward.
• Perform routine maintenance activities, including leak checks, sensor calibrations, equipment inspections, and documentation updates, to ensure equipment reliability.
• Install and remove compressors, handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA 608 requirements, participate in safety audits, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• EPA 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycle fundamentals, including refrigeration system performance and troubleshooting principles.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, chillers, refrigeration equipment, or compressor testing environments.
• Ability to collect, review, and interpret test data while following established procedures and safety standards.
• Comfortable using measurement and testing equipment, communicating effectively with technical teams, and performing hands‑on mechanical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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