Lab Maintenance Engineer 1

Daikin•Waller, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Maintenance Engineer shall be responsible for supporting and monitoring maintenance and facilities projects to ensure safe and efficient operation of the lab equipment. The duties shall include the oversight of cooling, heating and prototype lab area, the maintenance and continuous improvement of testing equipment required for the daily production of test data. Support the proper functioning and development of Engineering Lab by calibrating testing instrumentation on schedule, ensuring instruments, gauges and testing devices are calibrated correctly and give accurate readings at all times. May include: Work directly with other Facilities Engineers or Managers to continuously monitor and improve the performance of test equipment and facilities. Provide support to the lab maintenance and facilities team for troubleshooting day-to-day issues related to testing equipment and facilities. Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians. Assure repair techniques, repair procedures, and equipment specific training are documented and made available. Provide technical support for specification, identification and purchasing of needed parts. Develop and maintain test room P&ID schematics. Comply with calibration procedures for existing new lab equipment. Maintain accurate calibration records. Tracking of all calibrated equipment, internal and external. Complete calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely and accurate manner following calibration procedures and schedules. Ensure calibration records are completed accurately. Coordinate with third party labs to expedite equipment calibrated externally. Maintain accurate records of accreditations held by external labs and ensure they comply with the ISO 17025 standard. Analyze calibration reports, review findings and support troubleshooting. Keep lead informed of any calibration issues or deficiencies discovered related to calibration. Responsible for proper handling, storage and maintenance of test instrumentation and calibration standards. Identify project supply/equipment needs to ensure lab operations are not interrupted. Support root cause investigation if unplanned maintenance events. Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all safety policies and procedures. Ensure that work areas are safe, neatly organized and professional on-site and in an office environment. Undertake other projects assigned by the management. Nature & Scope: Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Encouraged to seek continuous improvements. Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments. Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Mass Transfer.
Basic LabVIEW HMI programming skills.
Exposure to programming Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD.
Practical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems.
Familiar with single phase and three phase Electrical systems.
Ability to understand traceability, substitution of standards, test accuracy and uncertainty ratios as part of ISO 17025 requirements.
General understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation, understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.
Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.
Familiar in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical components, and construction.
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Able to manage tasks with minimal direction.
Fair knowledge of electrical practices and safety codes.
Effective communication skills – verbal and written.
Ability to work with a diverse range of people and in a team setting.
High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills.
Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
0-3 years’ experience including co-ops, internships, and/or research projects that include pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities

Support and monitor maintenance and facilities projects to ensure safe and efficient operation of lab equipment.
Oversee cooling, heating, and prototype lab areas.
Maintain and continuously improve testing equipment for daily production of test data.
Calibrate testing instrumentation on schedule, ensuring accuracy.
Work with Facilities Engineers or Managers to monitor and improve test equipment and facilities performance.
Provide support to the lab maintenance and facilities team for troubleshooting day-to-day issues.
Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians.
Assure repair techniques, procedures, and training are documented.
Provide technical support for specification, identification, and purchasing of needed parts.
Develop and maintain test room P&ID schematics.
Comply with calibration procedures for existing and new lab equipment.
Maintain accurate calibration records, tracking all calibrated equipment.
Complete calibrations and qualifications safely, timely, and accurately.
Coordinate with third-party labs for external calibration.
Maintain records of external lab accreditations and ensure ISO 17025 compliance.
Analyze calibration reports, review findings, and support troubleshooting.
Inform lead of any calibration issues or deficiencies.
Handle, store, and maintain test instrumentation and calibration standards.
Identify project supply/equipment needs to ensure lab operations are not interrupted.
Support root cause investigation for unplanned maintenance events.
Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
Ensure work areas are safe, neatly organized, and professional.
Undertake other projects assigned by management.