Position:
Senior Engineering Technician
Company:
AprilAire
Location:
United States, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Employment type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Short Summary:
Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Senior Engineering Technician will support the design, development, testing, and commercialization of dehumidifier products. This role will lead and perform prototype development, refrigeration system development, product testing, troubleshooting, and engineering investigations while analyzing and reporting resulting information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Set up equipment and build test fixtures with appropriate test rigor and safety considerations.
- Build, modify, and evaluate engineering prototypes and development units.
- Support engineers in the development, validation, and commercialization of dehumidifier products and product enhancements.
- Develop methods and test procedures for product performance, reliability, and validation activities.
- Conduct product performance, reliability, environmental, and competitive benchmarking testing according to established test procedures.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data and prepare technical reports.
- Build, modify, and evaluate sealed refrigeration systems for engineering development and testing.
- Support refrigeration system optimization activities related to product performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost.
- Conduct refrigeration system diagnostics and troubleshooting activities.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity, quality, and cost.
Requirement:
- Associate degree required or 5+ years of highly relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering lab, HVAC/R, refrigeration, product development, or technician role.
- Hands-on experience with refrigeration systems and mechanical product development.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and test procedures.
Benefits:
- Not specified.