Test Lab Engineer II

Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a part of Madison Air, one of the world’s leading privately held companies. Madison Air combines the nimble responsiveness of a startup with the sophistication and scale of an $11B enterprise. Madison Air is a leader in indoor air quality with a portfolio of 20+ companies and manufacturing brands that help customers move air to powerful new places.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a leading provider of cooling solutions for data centers, a rapidly expanding market driven by the rise of AI. We serve some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world – delivering superior results, reduced operational costs and sustainable solutions that meet the growing demands of AI, IoT, Edge Computing and more.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.

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Nortek Data Center Cooling is looking for a motivated Lab Engineer to join our Thermal Laboratory. The ideal candidate will have experience in a laboratory setting or possess HVACR field/manufacturing experience, have a high attention to detail, and capability to setup/operate/analyze complex HVACR systems. The successful candidate will be expected to operate and maintain laboratory equipment, execute a wide range of testing standards, and conduct thermodynamic, mechanical, and electrical analysis based upon existing standards and best practices.

We are looking for a high-quality individual to fill this position at our Shakopee, MN location.

• Commitment to Safety: Demonstrates accountability for personal and team safety, supporting our core safety values.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in organizing, streamlining, and communicating to enhance meetings and event planning
• Integrity and Respect: Works transparently, earning recognition for treating others with respect.
• Accountability
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  Takes responsibility for creating and executing solutions that deliver desired results
• Collaboration and Leadership: Exhibits collaborative spirit and leadership in a teamwork-focused environment
• Legacy Building: Thrives in a “legacy now” culture, making the right choices for the company today to build a stronger organization, even when it’s difficult

• All duties to be conducted under the direction and supervision of the Lab Director
• Conduct a wide variety of thermodynamic tests in accordance with ANSI, AMCA, ASHRAE and/or ISO standards. Typical tests include heating and cooling performance, evaporative cooling, fan/pump/HX performance, electrical validation, and failure mode analysis
• Install and configure electronic instrumentation and data acquisition equipment.
• Design and construct test fixtures including duct work, mechanical structures, controls, and measurement devices. Assistance is available from other team members as required.
• Execute testing plans including setup, calibration, measurement, troubleshooting, analysis, teardown, and report of findings.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and facility in conjunction with Lab Technician(s) and other Lab Engineer(s)
• Conduct witness testing for an approving authority at either our facility or the agency’s facility.
• Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes.
• Other Ad hoc duties as assigned by manager.
• Supports “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university
• Manufacturing knowledge…