Job Title: Test Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Test Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform basic to moderately complex setup and teardown activities of large water-cooled chillers, under general supervision. This role involves connecting and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems on manufactured equipment.

Responsibilities

• Connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems on Charlotte-manufactured equipment.

• Operate, inspect, and maintain test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.

• Support engineering testing of chillers under moderate supervision.

• Perform tests and evaluate results in an engineering laboratory.

• Collaborate with higher-level support staff to confer with engineers on test procedures and results.

• Perform basic to moderately complex technical tasks contributing to the planning and execution of engineering projects.

• Run tests for research and development and certification purposes.

• Set up and tear down test equipment, ensuring every unit is tested before it leaves the facility.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting

• 3+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools

• Experience with HVAC service and systems (2+ years)

• Ability to move/lift weights up to 35 lbs

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC or other large commercial equipment

• Commercial HVAC industrial or operation experience preferred

• Experience with instrumentation setup, troubleshooting, and calibration

• Strong PC skills

• Experience or familiarity with forklift and overhead crane operation preferred

• Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints

• Associates Degree strongly preferred

• Trade Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship strongly preferred

• Refrigerant certification preferred

• Experience with VFD’s pumps, cooling towers, heavy electrical switchgears, and motor control centers

• Measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting, data integrity, and traceability

• Able to stand, bend, and lift (less than 50 lbs) for extended periods of time

• Proficiency with email and Excel

Work Environment

The role involves working with very large systems that fit on the back of a tractor-trailer. The facility includes 5 test labs, dealing with large complex industrial systems, mechanical, electrical, and HW/SW smart systems, and various certifications including weldments, environmental, and energy. This is the HQ for commercial chillers with R&D and manufacturing onsite.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.