Lab Technician

Company: Ingersoll Rand
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

At Ingersoll Rand we are passionate about inspiring progress around the world. We advance the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands-including Club Car® , Ingersoll Rand® , Thermo King® , Trane® , American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning and ARO® - work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com .

Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including minorities, females, individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and United States qualified protected veterans.

Ingersoll Rand has an exciting opportunity for a full-time lab technician in our engineering test laboratory in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The primary role of this position is testing in support of new product development, sustainability, quality improvement projects, and agency compliance. The lab tech is responsible for tests in the lab that produce qualifying performance and safety test data on Commercial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (CVHAC) Products. A high level of problem solving, troubleshooting, organization, and collaboration is required. The position works closely with engineering and other lab personnel to complete projects.

Key Competencies

Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories.
  
• Basic understanding of schematics, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions.
  
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
  
• Ability to operate power hand tools, band saw, drill press, grinder, etc., and work from lifts, scaffolds, and ladders.
  
• Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  
• Assist in end-to-end concept and validation testing including planning, unit, instrumentation and data acquisition setup, and testing in accordance with approved test plan and agency standards with guidance from test engineer or senior technician for Trane Commercial HVAC products.
  
• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and validation of laboratory facilities and product prototypes
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Provide testing input during test planning stages and design feedback to engineering teams during and after completion of test.
    
  • Independently troubleshoot and diagnose common test problems while increasing technical skills and knowledge of Trane products and processes
    
  • Drive for continuous improvement.
    
  • Support other testing and lab activities as needed.
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • Associate degree in HVAC or electromechanical or 2 year equivalent degree program at an accredited school. Alternate of 1 year certificate/diploma with minimum 5 years' relevant work experience.
      
    • Strong grasp of refrigeration-related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is preferred.
      
    • EPA Type I & II certification or the willingness to become certified.
      
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, with desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic preferred.
      
      May physically lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with provided machinery and personnel. Must conduct company affairs and interactions with suppliers and customers in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
      
      We are committed to helping you reach your professional, personal and financial goals. We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our business strategies and comprehensive benefits to help you live your healthiest. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture that engages as well as values the different backgrounds and experiences of our employee, which, in turn, spurs innovation, generates creative solutions and enhances our customer relations.
      
      If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Progress begins with you.

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