Staff Lab Technician
Carrier•East Syracuse, NY
•$53,000 - $106,000•Onsite
About The Position
Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Staff Lab Technician to join its Mechanical Sub-Systems group in Syracuse, New York. The technician will support development of Transport Refrigeration products by working with engineering to modify and fabricate test units, install instrumentation and electrical components, and perform requested testing. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of testing methods and test infrastructure. Experience with LabVIEW, PLC automation, or diesel engines and associated systems is advantageous.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification paths: 6 or more years of HVAC/R industry experience and a high school diploma or GED, plus completion of a recognized trade school program, apprenticeship, or workforce training in HVAC/R, Air Conditioning Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Automotive Technology; or 3 or more years of HVAC/R industry experience and an associate degree in HVAC/R, Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of commercial-industrial wiring, hydronic systems, AC motors, and controls.
- Experience with single-phase and three-phase electrical power systems, VFDs, PLCs, PID controls, transducers, flow meters, lab instrumentation, and electrical test equipment, including Yokogawa Power Analyzers.
- Experience working with diesel engines and associated systems.
- Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems.
- Ability to braze large piping using oxy-acetylene torches and use overhead cranes and rigging equipment for test setups.
- Proficient IT skills, including use of the Microsoft 365 software suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate test units by replacing components, brazing, charging, and performing related work.
- Instrument test units according to engineering requirements, including thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, and power meters.
- Establish connections with the data acquisition system.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration loops, electrical components, and controls.
- Execute test schedules provided by engineering.
- Validate generated test data and provide it to engineering.
- Maintain test stands.
- Support equipment maintenance.
- Work with engineering to modify and fabricate test units at various stages of product development.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methods and test infrastructure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
- Paid sick days, up to 5 days
- Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
- Paid holidays, up to 13 days
- Birth and adoption leave
- Parental leave
- Family and medical leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Military leave
- Purchased vacation
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition assistance
- Potential eligibility for short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
