Overview

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Date published: 15-May-2026

Job ID: 174291

Description and Requirements

Description:


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.

ONSITE- - FLEXIBILITY FOR SHIFT IS REQUIRED - MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 1st, 2nd or 3rd SHIFT AS NEEDED

Position: Set Up Tech – Engineering Laboratory

Summary:
One of our clients in the HVAC industry is seeking an experienced and dependable Set Up Tech in our engineering laboratories. 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
- 5 + Yrs experience in Chiller/Hvac operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment, for mechanical/electrical machinery.
- Proven ability in independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, expert in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency.
- 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments and other tools
- Must be able to operate hand tools (cordless drill, impact wrenches, cranes operation, forklift)


Work Environment
- Hands-on role requiring frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working around moving mechanical equipment.
- Exposure temperature variations, refrigerants, compressed gases, and other lab-specific conditions.
- Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed to support critical maintenance schedules.