Test Technician (HVAC and Electrical Troubleshooting)

TPS LLC•White Deer Township, PA

2d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Test Technician specializing in HVAC and Electrical Troubleshooting. The company, TPS, is a leader in thermal processing products and test solutions, designing and manufacturing industrial and laboratory ovens, furnaces, and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers. The technician will prepare specifications for the installation of apparatus and control instrumentation, ensure equipment performs to customer specifications, and record results. The position offers competitive wages, a great benefit package, and opportunities for growth and learning.

Requirements

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of BPCS or manufacturing software and MS Office.
Able to read both electrical schematics and plumbing diagrams and troubleshoot wiring using multi-meters and amp probes.
Must be a self-starter and able to troubleshoot without constant supervision.
Willing to work overtime on an as-needed basis to maintain production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

MS Office software, Gmail, Google Apps, RSView and WonderWare software is a plus.
PLC programming proficiency with Allen Bradley, Siemens S7 products, Tidal Engineering, Watlow and the Eaton controller platform.
Experience with PLC’s and gas systems, including installation, operation and programming is desired.
Proficiency with particle counts and ability to recommend improvements and modifications to products is also desirable.
Forklift and scissor lift experience desirable or a willingness to obtain license.
Willing to train on HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

Install, set-up, and operate temperature controllers and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Troubleshoot electrical and PLC based control systems.
Complete basic plumbing operations.
Prepare the layout and performance of temperature and airflow uniformity studies.
Coordinate and participate in testing and/or troubleshoot unit or system to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.
Record test data in electronic format, keeping detailed and accurate records and applying statistical quality control procedures; evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Troubleshoot and repair units that do not function according to specifications prior to shipment.
Confer with engineering and other departments to alert them to issues and trends.
Interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Install, operate, and troubleshoot HVAC systems, if required by product line.
Debug HMI controls for accuracy and functionality.