HVAC Test Technician

• Appropriate certification or experience in equipment operation, preferably in HVAC
• Associates degree or greater preferred but not required
• Minimum 5+ years in testing, facilities or prototype fabrication / assembly
• Advanced certifications / training (e.g. CNC programming & operation, 3D printing, etc.) as needed

• Operate equipment as needed for laboratory function, facilities needs, or prototype fabrication & assembly
• Operation of specialized equipment or demonstrated expertise in specific areas

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Conduct physical testing and validation of HVAC and automotive components in a laboratory environment. The role may be filled at either the Technician or Engineer level depending on experience. This is a full-time onsite position in Farmington Hills, MI
, requiring a hands-on individual who can work independently after initial training.

1. Conduct Product Testing

• Responsible for conducting product evaluation tests per engineering test procedures using basic test apparatus available and/or by instrumenting vehicles for data collection and by building suitable test fixtures and set ups for detailed experimental testing under limited supervision of the Test Engineer.
• Assembling subassemblies for prototype testing from schematics, rough sketches and verbal instructions.

2. Maintain & Operate Test Equipment

• Responsible for preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Troubleshooting test systems to determine cause and remedy for malfunctions.
• Performing calibration checks with instruments.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble vehicle components and systems as required.

3. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree (minimum preferred) in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• Laboratory testing experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Preferably 5-7+ years of related experience
  ; however, candidates may be considered at either the Technician or Engineer level depending on qualifications and experience.
• Experience performing:
• Temperature measurements
• Pressure measurements
• Flow measurements
• Product validation testing
• Ability to operate test equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience documenting test results and preparing reports.
• Ability to function independently after initial training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with LabVIEW
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• Automotive testing experience.
• HVAC testing experience.
• Experience writing test procedures and test reports.
• Experience with HVAC systems, injection molded products, and large assembly manufacturing environments
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• Experience supporting product validation and development activities within the automotive industry.

• Perform physical product testing in the laboratory.
• Set up and operate test equipment.
• Collect and analyze test data.
• Create and maintain test documentation and reports.
• Support engineering teams with validation activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and investigation of product performance issues.

• Tier 2 supplier experience also desirable.

• HVAC manufacturers
• Testing laboratories
• Product validation organizations

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Primarily hands‑on laboratory work.
• Nearly all testing is performed onsite.
• 100% onsite in Farmington Hills, MI.
• Collaborative engineering and product development environment.