HVAC Test Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•High Ridge Township, MO

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician position is responsible for the hands-on support of product assembly, performing tests, and troubleshooting of both production and prototype HVAC&R equipment. The HVAC&R equipment includes heat exchanger coils, air conditioners, refrigeration units, air handling systems, and their related electrical controls. In addition to HVAC&R equipment, other equipment that will be operated and/or tested by the technician includes pumps, commercial chillers, and service water distribution systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Competent technical expertise in HVAC&R systems and tools
EPA 608 Universal Certification
Ability to obtain Security Clearance
Ability to read simple electrical schematics, refrigeration diagrams and product drawings
Experience with terminal soldering, crimping, and connector fabrication
Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting of progress and status
Proficient with basic hand and shop tools
Competency with MS Office software tools including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in HVAC or other formal HVAC training
2 years of experience in HVAC, preferably commercial HVAC
Experience in servicing air-cooled or water-cooled chillers
Experience with safe electrical practices, such as lock-out/tag-out
Experience with LabVIEW or other PC based data acquisition systems
Experience with terminal soldering, crimping, and connector fabrication
Experience or desire to assist in schematic capture and control panel design

Responsibilities

Testing of mechanical equipment, especially heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling systems under the supervision of engineers
Reading and following test procedures, conducting accurate tests, and maintaining equipment test logs
Connection of power/water, instruments and equipment in preparation for tests
Hands on work with HVAC&R equipment, chillers, and water pumps
Evacuate, leak test and operate refrigeration equipment
Gather and assemble test data and test reports for engineers. Communication of test results.
Support development of new HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions
Assist in wiring and fabricating prototype control panels using industry standard practices
Debug test hardware/software and assist in the selection of new and improved test instruments and lab facilities
Troubleshoot production and prototype HVAC&R equipment electrical issues and test electrical assemblies
Use basic electrical schematics, refrigeration diagrams, and product drawings to complete tasks
Support 6S and continuous improvement initiatives
Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals
Develop Standard operating Procedures to maintain equipment and facilities
Support Creation of test procedures to assess product reliability and evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications
Travel as required to other test sites in support of equipment testing
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner
Complete assigned tasks on time, within budget and following design specifications
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization