Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Date published: 12-Aug-2026
Job ID: 178177
Description and Requirements
Onsite - 2nd ShiftDescription:
HVAC Lab Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Experience with HVAC equipment, a strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation. This role is responsible for test execution, running the chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs. Individuals should be able to set up test environment, calibration and drive efficient chiller operation The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chiller test operation at high efficiency:
- Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
- Operates, inspects and maintains chillers, test setups and equipment.
- Should be able to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification.
- Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment.
- Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.
- Lab safety, maintenance and uptime:
- Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
- Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance.
- KPIs, Reporting, Transparency and Analytics:
- Collects and reports test status, issue reporting.
- Able to apply and teach measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting.
- You should be proactive to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.
Minimum requirements:
Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
1+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, flow, temperature pressure measuring equipment,
Handling precision measuring instruments
Preferred requirement:
3 + Yrs experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station
2+ Yrs shop experience in mechanical/electrical machinery.
Experience working with chiller control systems (Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, etc.)
Work Environment
Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder use, and work around mechanical equipment
Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures
Occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical maintenance