Test Lab Technician

Overview

The Test Lab Technician performs testing on various vehicle HVAC systems utilizing test equipment for functional, operational, environmental, and life tests. Evaluates performance and reliability of prototype or production assemblies as well as competitor products.

• Work with Test & Development engineering to review, set up, and conduct required development and validation activities.
• Conduct functional tests to measure performance of mechanical and electronic systems, assemblies, and sub‑assemblies.
• Compare test results with specifications, accurately record data, analyze results, and adjust procedures as needed.
• Create test reports and data summaries.
• Analyze defective units to determine root cause of failure.
• Help develop processes, tooling and fixtures as required.
• Recommend corrections and improvements to test procedures to simplify testing and/or assembly processes.
• Ensure that all test equipment calibration requirements are maintained.
• Effectively manage time and complete all tasks as assigned by supervision.
• Assist Production and Engineering with new product builds, BOM revisions, and development of service kits.

• High school education.
• 3 years of experience assembling or working with vehicle or industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical control systems.
• Strong mechanical capabilities; ability to use a variety of hand tools and gauges, wiring, soldering.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from blueprints, specifications, and schematics.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed and may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.

Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 30 pounds on occasion.

The budgeted range for this role is $22 USD - $30 USD per hour. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, discretionary incentive, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, paid time off, and holidays.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested in the course of employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully;

the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at‑will employment relationship.

The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualification required for the position.

Bergstrom Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, genetic information status, pregnancy, childbirth (or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), work authorization status, or other protected group as provided by law.