ENGINEERING LAB TECH

## Description

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| Job Title | Laboratory Technician |

| Function | Engineering |

| Reports to | Product Engineer/Lab Manager |

| Supervises | n/a |

| Mission | Support engineering initiatives by preparing and executing tests utilizing data-acquisition systems to provide engineers with reliable performance data for ice machines, sub-assemblies (refrigeration, water, or control systems) or components. |

| Principle Activities | 1. **PREPARES** machines for test and evaluation from instructions, sketches, prints, and / or test requests. Includes application of thermocouples and connection of equipment to data acquisition systems. 2. **CONDUCTS** all lab tests following standard engineering and agency procedures. 3. **ANALYZES** machine performance, **DIAGNOSES** and **REPAIRS** anomalies after consultation with supervisor. 4. **PREPARES, VALIDATES, and CALIBRATES** instrumentation for test runs per engineering procedures. 5. **PERFORMS**assigned housekeeping chores and lab maintenance. 6. **BUILDS, MAINTAINS, and ACQUIRES** data from life test fixtures. 7. **MAINTAINS**safe operation of the test room facilities. 8. **IDENTIFIES and VERIFIES** documentation corrections as required. 9. **COMPLETES** test reports in standard report format and **CLOSES**them out in a timely manner. 10. **PERFORMS**service on field test equipment and reports on work in standard format. 11. **CONTRIBUTES** to various Engineering Project Teams to improve products and processes. 12. **REVIEWS** schedules and **PLANS** tasks to meet engineering priorities in a timely manner. 13. **IDENTIFIES** necessary parts, materials, and supplies for lab facilities and **INITIATES** replenishment. 14. **IMPLEMENT** improvements to increase lab productivity. 15. **PERFORMS** other assignments as directed 16. **MAINTAINS** a professional and organized work environment. |

| Financial/Risk Control | - Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position. - Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times. |

## Qualifications

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| Required Education/ Certification | - Two Year HVAC Tech School Degree, Certificate, Training or equivalent - EPA Certification, Refrigerant Handling |

| Required Experience | - 0-2 Years working with vapor compression refrigeration systems in a laboratory environment. - Demonstrated experience with brazing and soldering of copper tubing. - Demonstrate a clear understanding of electrical concepts and feel confident in the use of instruments and measuring devices. - Demonstrated understanding of commercial ice machine functionality (batch and continuous). - Tubing and sheet metal fabrication and assembly, basic skills. - Utilizing data acquisition systems to monitor and document equipment performance |

| Physical Requirements | - Ability to move 500 lbs. ice machines using supplied lifts and pallet jacks. - Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights up to 8 feet. - Ability to move 150 lbs. refrigerant cylinders on and off carts. - Ability to regularly move and carry 25 lbs. |