HVAC Specialist

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. 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.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's 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. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.

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.
• Utilizing approved manufacturing work instructions, use hand, pneumatic, and power tools to assemble components, according to drawing specifications, while 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 the compliance with the company's 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 Capacity:
  Must be able to follow work instruction and be able to 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 as it relates to warranty and overhaul issues)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word (data entry and report writing)

• Efficiency (timely completion of tasks)
• Plans, prioritizes, and completes tasks in an appropriate manner
• Performs tasks efficiently and effectively and meets deadlines
• Works…