Job Description

About this role

We are seeking a Compression Lab Engineer to join our Compression Engineering team at our R&D center located in Syracuse, New York. Responsibilities include maintenance, calibration, trouble shooting and repair, and design upgrades of compressor performance and reliability test stands. Ability to perform hands on work with mechanical and electrical systems including knowledge of best practices for piping systems to minimize restrictions and pressure drop as well as power and control system wiring per NEC (National Electric Code) and UL (Underwriters Laboratory) code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of calorimeter and reliability test stands.
• Maintain lab data acquisition computers installed on compressor test stands.
• Maintain and revise LabVIEW data acquisition software and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) code for all test stands.
• Management and storage of test data generated from compressor testing.
• Collaborate with compression engineering team to design and implement modifications and upgrades to existing test stands.
• Guide compression lab technicians in operation and calibration of test stands.
• Maintain and develop lab process standard work documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in engineering or Engineering technology with 2+ years of HVAC/R systems experience.
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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
• Experience with HVAC/R systems including having or ability to get a universal certification EPA 608
• Working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid and thermodynamics.
• Working knowledge of electrical power, control and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with programming of National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems and knowledge of Allen-Bradley Programable Logic Controllers.
• 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.
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft office programs and ability to create schematics and diagrams using Visio or similar software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required.
• A portion of time will be spent working with and supporting the Engineering and Laboratory staff.
• In addition to the responsibilities and requirements listed above, the person should be self-motivated and capable of working independently. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential to succeed in this position.