HVAC Specialist Job Westminster area,Maryland USA,Manufacturing / Production

Knorr Brake Company

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

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

HVAC Specialist

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States |
BRAND: Knorr Brake Company |
REQUISITION : 9464 |
JOB GRADE: 09 |
ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate‑control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High‑Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr‑Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at !

Job Description

The HVAC Specialist conducts prebuild inspections of components and performs a variety of general mechanical and/or electrical assembly of components to build HVAC units for use in the rail car industry according to drawing specifications.

Essential Functions

Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure compliance with company rules and policies.
Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
Must understand and comply with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
Maintain and safeguard business records.

Additional Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conduct prebuild inspections of components and sub‑assemblies, noting any pre‑existing, handling‑damage prior to beginning the next phase of the build process.

Utilize approved manufacturing work instructions, hand, pneumatic and power tools to assemble components according to drawing specifications, adhering to quality requirements and best practices. Assembly processes performed in an assembly line area include:

Installation of sub‑assemblies and other components
Installing gaskets and sealants
Running wiring
Fixing components and hardware installation
Building of wiring harnesses per work instruction and/or schematics
Installation and assembly of unit electrical assemblies and other components
Integrate sum of parts into the HVAC unit
Installation of HVAC refrigeration systems, including brazing copper piping

Inform supervisor of any part or equipment defects noted during the build process.

Monitor the shelf life of any consumables used to complete the build process. Follow all established disposal methods associated with consumable material.

Perform serialization of parts and follow work orders in SAP, our enterprise resource planning system.

Provide support and assistance to other technicians and team members, as directed, and any other duties as assigned by the Cell Leader or Sr. Personnel.

Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and ensure compliance with company rules and policies.

Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.

This role will also include lead responsibilities for one or more assigned special processes. See the appropriate addendum for the assigned special process(es).

Technical Competencies

Technical Capacity:
Must be able to follow work instruction and use drawings and read blueprints and schematics.

Electro‑mechanical Aptitude: equipment maintenance, mechanical inspection tools and tooling.

Time Management to ensure equipment is ready for scheduled repair or overhaul.

Problem Solving and Decision Making (in making job decisions, the incumbent is guided by policy, routine and procedures).

Verbal & written communication (customer interface related to warranty and…


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