HVAC Engineering Staff Lab Technician (1st & 2nd Shift)
Charlotte, NC
Starting at $36/$37 hour
Are you an experienced Commercial HVAC Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment and solving challenging technical problems? Join a leading HVAC manufacturer and play a key role in testing and validating mission-critical commercial chillers used in hospitals, data centers, and other essential facilities.
What You'll Do:
Execute performance testing on water-cooled and air-cooled chillers
Install and monitor instrumentation, including flow meters and pressure sensors
Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, electrical systems, and laboratory equipment
Work safely with 460V / 3-Phase industrial equipment
Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow, and electrical testing devices
Monitor boilers, cooling towers, and high-pressure pumping systems
Support refrigerant operations and quality validation processes
Ensure chillers meet reliability and performance standards before shipment
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of Commercial HVAC service or maintenance experience
Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
Experience with chillers, HVAC systems, or industrial equipment preferred
EPA Certification preferred
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, controls, and instrumentation is a plus
Why Apply?
Competitive pay
1st and 2nd shift opportunities
Work with advanced HVAC technology and critical cooling systems
Join a team where your expertise directly impacts product quality and customer success
Pay Details: $36.00 to $37.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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