HVAC Test Engineer

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. What will you do? Provide active, ongoing day-to-day testing support. This HANDS-ON position will support small tonnage Screw and scroll units. The Test Engineer will “manage” a test throughout the process from test design and planning through execution to completion including analysis of data results and presentation of the data to external JCI customers. Ideally, this individual will possess multiple backgrounds that include a working knowledge of screw and scroll chillers and related test facility operation, and other applicable technologies so they can singularly manage the testing process for individual tests. This position may provide test engineering support for standard and non-standard contract witness testing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Interfaces with the customer for factory witness test and factory operation partners to solve some production issues.
• Plans and executes tests of screw and scroll chillers.
• Communicate with the sales engineer to disseminate and agree upon test plans.
• Creates test request detail of what conditions to be run to meet customer’s needs.
• Use an in-house rating program to determine chiller-rated performance.
• Performs calculations to simulate the effects of fouling.
• Acquires and provides input and sets up data acquisition software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot the chiller if it does not operate or does not meet performance requirements.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues with the data acquisition system.
• Communicate results and resolution of issues with sales engineers and external customers.
• Provides a summary of testing results to product engineering for further analysis.
• Presents to customers the design and set up of the lab function.
• Presents to customers methods and records for calibration of instrumentation
• Presents to customers an overview of AHRI and Eurovent testing procedures and tolerances.
• Works with sales engineers and customers to resolve concerns or misunder tandings in regard to testing.
• Participates in the revision of standard procedures, test Standards and processes.
• Uses experience to develop or recommend the development of new procedures, processes or resources geared to provide more efficient, accurate, or advanced testing services.
• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in IMA, IME or related field. Proficiency in spoken and written English. A minimum of four (4) years of direct work experience in small tonnage screw and scroll chiller equipment development testing, including a good understanding of HVAC/R systems, concepts, and diagnostics, as applied to both test subjects and test facilities. A background in engineering and testing, with the use of a variety of test instrumentation to perform test data acquisition and data analysis, test troubleshooting and diagnostics, technical reporting, and related communication at various levels is required. Certain related experience may be considered a plus.

Specific areas, as applied to HVAC/R equipment

• Electronics/software (esp. starters, variable frequency drives, control systems).
• Sound and/or vibration testing – instrumentation, acquisition/analysis software. (esp. MAARS; Bently Nevada; Bruel & Kjaer).
• General test data acquisition and sensors – hardware, software (esp. LabVIEW, National Instruments).

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Location: Torreón

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination

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