Testing Technician

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an HVAC Lab Technician to perform intermediate-level testing, set up test facilities, and adapt units with limited judgment. The role operates on 1st shift at the Columbus, OH location.

You will support engineers, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and work with QA to understand low-level functions of applications and hardware. HVAC licensing and skilled wiring are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 4+ years HVAC experience required.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License required.
• Brazing, piping, basic wiring skills.
• Experience with 208/230/460V 3-phase 60 Hz wiring.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings for prototypes.
• Must test with temperature, pressure and electrical measurements.
• Strong planning, documentation and communication skills.
• Team oriented with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation per instructions.
• Support engineers to structure and develop testing capabilities.
• Analyze and improve existing processes and designs.
• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Troubleshoot and correct issues as they arise.
• Assist in developing solutions or workarounds for defects.
• Work with engineering and QA to understand low-level functions.
• May assist QA with low-level tests and system integration tests.
• Conduct tests, analyze data, and modify units within intermediate scope.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and participate in 5S programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience

EPA license

Brazing & piping

Wiring & 3-phase power

Instrumentation

Mechanical drawings

Testing & data analysis

Documentation & planning

MS Office

Team oriented

Attendance

Education

Associate degree in related field

HVAC experience 4+ years

Job description

Position Summary

The HVAC Lab Technician is an intermediate level position for testing with sufficient experience to handle most assignments. The Technician will perform routine testing and make adaptations to units exercising a limited degree of judgment.

This position will be on 1st Shift at Vertiv's Columbus, OH - Dearborn Drive location.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation in response to general instructions.
• Support and collaborate with engineers in activities to structure and develop system testing capabilities and products.
• Analyze and improve existing processes & designs, as required
• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues.
• Assist in development of solutions or workarounds to resolve defects.
• Work with the engineering and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to fully understand the low-level functions within application software or products, as applicable.
• May assist the QA team in understanding/developing low-level functional and system integration tests.
• Conduct tests, analyze data and make modifications to units being tested within limits of intermediate nature.
• Requires timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Participate in 5S improvement programs
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two-year Associate's Degree + 1 year OR at least 4 years' HVAC directly related experience
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
• Brazing, piping, basic wiring skills.
• 208/230/460V 3-phase 60 Hz wiring.
• Instrumentation and low volt wiring.
• General mechanical skills and ability to read mechanical drawings for prototype builds.
• Must have good working knowledge and skills in testing related to temperature, pressure, and electrical property measurement.
• Good planning, organizational, documentation, and communication skills are required.
• Good attendance
• MS Office experience helpful.
• Must be team oriented.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].