Staff Lab Technician – Compression Engineering

About Carrier

Role Overview

Laboratory Workplace

• The work takes place in a temperature-controlled laboratory setting in East Syracuse, New York.
• The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical work with compressor test stands.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and remove compressors from test stands and fabricate associated piping, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Perform leak testing, refrigerant transfers, and compressor tests across engineering-requested operating conditions.
• Collect and manage test data using manual and automated acquisition systems.
• Modify test setups and perform repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance on compressor test stands.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus relevant trade, apprenticeship, or workforce training, or an associate degree in a listed HVAC/R or engineering technology field.
• Universal EPA Section 608 Certification, or ability to complete training and obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance and powered industrial vehicle certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in air conditioning and refrigeration is preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial-industrial wiring, hydronic systems, AC motors, controls, and electrical power systems is preferred.
• Experience with VFDs, PLCs, PID controls, transducers, flow meters, LabVIEW, and electrical test equipment is preferred.
• Experience brazing large piping and using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is preferred.
• Microsoft 365 proficiency and strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are preferred.

Compensation

• The annual salary range is $53,000 to $106,000.
• Pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
• The position may be eligible for short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, retirement benefits, paid time off, leave programs, disability coverage, life insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and tuition assistance.

Work Authorization

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA is required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.