Run Test Technician

Munters • Daleville, VA

6d • $26 - $33

About The Position

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes, providing efficient and sustainable solutions for customers who depend on controlling humidity, temperature, and energy use. Sustainability is an important part of the company's strategy, and Munters describes its workplace as dynamic and inclusive, with meaningful projects for employees.

The Run Test Technician tests the electrical operation of HVAC units after structural, mechanical, electrical, and condensing components have been installed. The role ensures units comply with product specifications, follows standard procedures, and makes decisions about setup, testing operations, and sequencing. Testing includes pretest inspections, dry testing, and run testing; troubleshooting, documenting results and defects, making defined adjustments, and coordinating completion with engineering and production. The position requires adherence to safety procedures, including the Energy Control Program and lock-out/tag-out practices.

The work uses computers, electrical and refrigeration testing instruments, hand and power tools, and material-handling equipment. The role involves frequent physical activity and daily exposure to high voltage. Standard schedules plus overtime and weekend hours are required to meet production demands. Offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable.

Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Excel and Lotus Notes.
• Skill and experience using power-, air-, and hydraulically operated tools common to the trade.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams, schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits and devices and recommend changes or improvements.
• Complete knowledge of refrigeration operating systems, including charging and weighing refrigerant charges.
• Understanding of electrical theory and practice as applied to electric motors, motor starters, contactors, control relays, time-delay relays, circuit breakers, fusing, PLCs, fluid-flow and temperature sensors, and related electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components.
• Complete Munters orientation and quality assurance and safety awareness training.
• Adherence to the Energy Control Program.
• Ability to work with daily exposure to high voltage up to 575 volts and amperage up to 200+.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, lift, grasp, and reach; visual and aural acuity and listening are required.
• Use required personal protective equipment: ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses, ANSI Cut 3 4544 gloves, ASTM F1117 electrical-hazard foot protection, fire-rated long-sleeve shirts and pants, and two layers of gloves throughout the year.
• Availability for standard work schedules plus overtime and weekend hours to meet production demands.

Responsibilities

• Use job folders and production schedule systems, and refer to bills of materials, operating requirements, standards, work instructions, inspection checklists, schedules, and nonconforming issues.
• Verify job numbers, drawing revision levels, schematics, specifications, and components against the bill of materials; ensure energized components are installed correctly.
• Visually inspect units for cosmetic and assembly compliance, inspect electrical control panels, and perform pull tests on terminals.
• Perform ground checks, phase high-voltage wires, verify motor and compressor resistance, and conduct Hi Pot tests.
• Energize units at specified voltages and test components, electrical devices, wiring, airflow, sensors, and safety devices; calibrate to specifications.
• Manipulate controller programs to validate inputs and outputs.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out and energize/de-energize procedures when energizing units at specified voltage and amperage.
• Test the operation and direction of blowers, fans, and wheels; balance fans and blowers to engineering specifications and document results.
• Operate crankcase heaters and measure amperage draws; inspect and record pressure drops and fan RPMs.
• Adjust burner-system gas valves; connect gas or electric supplies and verify functionality, temperature, amperage, and shutoff operation against specifications.
• Set airflow switches and timers, and measure and record voltage and amperage of energized components.
• Install and operate software according to system requirements.
• Measure and record sub-cooling, superheat, suction and liquid line temperatures, and pressures to verify refrigerant charge.
• Run units in automatic mode to simulate required operating conditions, verify component engagement and disengagement and gauge accuracy, and investigate and report failures.
• Test for heat or refrigerant leaks and locate leaks when found.
• Inspect for water migration, verify chambers are sealed, and ensure liquid solenoid valves are in the correct state before shipment.
• Troubleshoot failed units, make defined adjustments, document defects on unit scorecards, make routine replacement-component installations or notify production when parts are needed, and record adjustments.
• Complete quality-control run-test documents and notify engineering when unit markups are ready for as-built processing.
• Notify cell leads when units have completed run testing and are ready for punch-off.
• Perform or assist with other operations as needed to maintain workflow and meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Complete in-process inspection and quality-gate checklists.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with safety rules and requirements.
• Participate in meetings and work groups to communicate issues, resolve problems, obtain approvals, and stay informed about developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed