Senior Technician I, Electro-Mechanical

Copeland•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technician I to support our Controls Solutions business. In this role, you will be responsible for testing HVAC components per agency standards, writing detailed test reports, and maintaining test equipment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has a vast understanding of gas and cooling controls within residential and commercial HVACR equipment and is familiar with agency standards and reporting. You will be part of a team of engineers and other technicians.

Requirements

Associate of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology
6+ years of experience in HVACR component testing and agency certification
Familiarity with test equipment such as environmental chambers, data acquisition systems, and measurement devices such as flow/pressure gauges and volt meters.
Advanced knowledge of gas furnaces, water heating, and/or HVACR systems
Analytical problem-solving skills
Familiarity with international agency standards that apply to our customers' products
Knowledge of activity scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent systems
Experience with report writing and analysis tools such as Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and Minitab
Testing expert in either Heating Controls or Cooling Controls

Nice To Haves

Experience in Gas Valve agency certification, specifically CSA
Skilled at presenting and summarizing test results and findings to internal teams
Experience in new product development (NPD) of HVAC controls and able to advise engineering on testing needed to meet agency requirements
Advanced LabVIEW skills

Responsibilities

Address gauge calibration issues
Assist with agency submittals and communicating directly with agency contacts
Be a 5S and safety leader (5S + 1) leader for the lab
Mentor Associate Engineers and less senior technicians with preparing documentation
Create test procedures and test fixtures
Make recommendations to address test failures to others (local or global)
Maintain records on tests, equipment maintenance, and calibration
Manage lab test schedules and work with Engineers to resolve scheduling conflicts
Plan, organize, coach, and lead laboratory technicians as required
Serve as a primary lab contact for Facilities and Maintenance
Specify and request new/replacement lab equipment
Train Associate Engineers and new Engineering employees on test procedures