Testing Mechanical Engineer I

AAON, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks an engineer to perform, approve, and review R&D testing of HVAC products in psychometric test chambers, directing Technicians and supporting small projects.

You will coordinate with engineers, prepare BOMs, review test plans, ensure calibration, and analyze data to verify DOE/ASHRAE/ISO standards; requires ABET degree and EPA 608 license; 1–2 years HVAC experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent.
• Four-year ABET accredited degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences.
• Minimum of 1-2 years in the HVAC industry or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Project Engineers and Lab Technicians to determine testing actions.
• Provides complete bill of materials by defining parts usage during testing and rework.
• Reviews test plans to ensure designs are met.
• Ensures equipment and parts for testing and rework are available to maintain schedule.
• Coordinates testing of HVAC equipment in various test setups and psychrometric chambers.
• Ensures test chamber and equipment are calibrated and functioning correctly.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

EPA 608 license

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: Perform, approve, and review R&D testing of HVAC products. Support and direct Engineering Technicians during testing in psychometric test chambers. Take on small projects to support the R&D Testing Laboratory.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities

• Coordinates with Project Engineers and Lab Technicians to determine correct course of action for testing.
• Provides complete bill of materials by defining when, where, and why parts are utilized during testing and rework.
• Reviews test plans to ensure design are met.
• Ensures equipment and parts for testing and rework are available to maintain testing schedule
• Work with the Lab Technicians to ensure that test units are complete and ready to test as needed
• Coordinates testing of HVAC equipment in various test setups and psychrometric chambers
• Works with Lab Operations to ensure that the test chamber and equipment are functioning properly and are in calibration.
• Work with Lab Technicians to ensure testing is performed to the proper standards.
• Ensure that data produced is valid for the evaluation of the tested product or component.
• Runs small, short-term projects independently.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously under the guidance of more experienced Engineers and/or Management.
• Analyzes test data to determine the product meets defined requirements DOE, ASHRAE, ASME, ISO, ASHARAE, and other standards

Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• License(s): EPA 608
• Certification(s): None
• Four-year ABET accredited degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences.
• Minimum of 1-2 years in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Essential Mental Functions

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Essential Physical Functions

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

At AAON and BASX, we’re driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting‑edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories—where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long‑term value.

Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.