ENGINEERING LAB TECH

Job Details

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Function: Engineering

Reports to: Product Engineer/Lab Manager

Job Location: Vernon Hills - Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Shift: First

Mission

Support engineering initiatives by preparing and executing tests utilizing data-acquisition systems to provide engineers with reliable performance data for ice machines, sub-assemblies (refrigeration, water, or control systems) or components.

Principle Activities

• PREPARES machines for test and evaluation from instructions, sketches, prints, and / or test requests. Includes application of thermocouples and connection of equipment to data acquisition systems.
• CONDUCTS all lab tests following standard engineering and agency procedures.
• ANALYZES machine performance, DIAGNOSES and REPAIRS anomalies after consultation with supervisor.
• PREPARES, VALIDATES, and CALIBRATES instrumentation for test runs per engineering procedures.
• PERFORMS assigned housekeeping chores and lab maintenance.
• BUILDS, MAINTAINS, and ACQUIRES data from life test fixtures.
• MAINTAINS safe operation of the test room facilities.
• IDENTIFIES and VERIFIES documentation corrections as required.
• COMPLETES test reports in standard report format and CLOSES them out in a timely manner.
• PERFORMS service on field test equipment and reports on work in standard format.
• CONTRIBUTES to various Engineering Project Teams to improve products and processes.
• REVIEWS schedules and PLANS tasks to meet engineering priorities in a timely manner.
• IDENTIFIES necessary parts, materials, and supplies for lab facilities and INITIATES replenishment.
• IMPLEMENT improvements to increase lab productivity.
• PERFORMS other assignments as directed.
• MAINTAINS a professional and organized work environment.

Financial/Risk Control

• Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times.

Qualifications

Required Education/ Certification

• Two Year HVAC Tech School Degree, Certificate, Training or equivalent
• EPA Certification, Refrigerant Handling

Required Experience

• 0-2 Years working with vapor compression refrigeration systems in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated experience with brazing and soldering of copper tubing.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of electrical concepts and feel confident in the use of instruments and measuring devices.
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial ice machine functionality (batch and continuous).
• Tubing and sheet metal fabrication and assembly, basic skills.
• Utilizing data acquisition systems to monitor and document equipment performance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move 500 lbs. ice machines using supplied lifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights up to 8 feet.
• Ability to move 150 lbs. refrigerant cylinders on and off carts.
• Ability to regularly move and carry 25 lbs.