Senior Lab Automation Engineer Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Engineering

Location: Tallahassee

Senior Lab Automation Engineer

Req

Job Location (Short):
Tallahassee, FL, USA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type:
On-site

The Impact You’ll Make

As our Senior Lab Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, maintaining, and evolving automated test systems and data infrastructure that enable reliable compressor testing in our Engineering Test Lab in Tallahassee.

Your impact? Accurate measurements, trusted test data, and dependable lab automation systems that allow engineering teams to make confident, data‑driven decisions. Your work will improve lab uptime, strengthen data integrity through disciplined calibration practices, and support scalable, future‑ready test architectures.

You’ll collaborate closely with Lab Engineering, Testing, and cross‑functional R&D teams, taking ownership of test automation software, PLC‑based systems, instrumentation, calibration programs, and test data workflows, helping us build a more efficient, compliant, and forward‑looking laboratory environment.

This is an in‑office role based at our Turbocor Global Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead gauge calibration activities, including planning and execution, development of in‑house calibration capabilities, procedure creation and revision, and documentation control, while guiding calibration technicians and interns
Own and maintain test equipment software, primarily NI LabVIEW, ensuring system reliability, usability, and long‑term maintainability
Maintain and upgrade lab automation infrastructure, including Siemens S7‑1200/1500 PLCs (TIA Portal), MySQL databases, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/UDP/TCP, VXI‑11, CAN bus, Profibus)
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and data acquisition systems for temperature, pressure, flow, power, torque, and related parameters to support lab testing activities
Execute lab engineering projects end‑to‑end, including drafting equipment specifications, supporting Capex requests, initiating procurement, tracking schedules, coordinating resources, reporting status, and overseeing validation and acceptance

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus 3+ years of experience in the HVAC or refrigeration industry
Working knowledge on Siemens S7‑1200/1500 PLC programming experience using TIA Portal, with the ability to design and implement advanced automation logic
Strong hands‑on expertise in instrumentation and calibration for temperature and pressure, with working knowledge of flow and power measurement and data acquisition (DAQ) systems
Strong working knowledge of MySQL and industrial communication protocols, including Modbus RTU/UDP/TCP, VXI‑11, CAN bus, and Profibus, along with solid engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and refrigeration components/controls)

Nice to Have

Experience with backend development using C/C++/Go/Rust or Python, and exposure to front‑end frameworks (e.g., Angular or React) supported by hands‑on project work
Hands‑on experience with Linux embedded controller programming
Knowledge of thermo‑aerodynamics
EPA 608 certification
Experience using Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, or Siemens NX

What You’ll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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