HVACR Systems / Field Test Technician

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

If you are an HVACR technician professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will provide detailed testing support for our Technical Services Laboratories. You will perform non-routine and complex assignments involving the responsibility for planning, conducting, and completing diverse projects of relatively limited scope. You will work closely with project engineers and team members to develop scenarios, techniques, and guidelines for testing HVAC/R systems and system components. You may assist or train new technicians. You will effectively communicate the status of project assignments to co-workers, management, and engineers. You will use good judgment to manage risk and solve problems.

AS AN HVACR SYSTEMS / FIELD TEST TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:

• Install and set up heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and components for prescribed testing.
• Install data acquisition instrumentation on HVAC/R systems and system components.
• Use data acquisition equipment to monitor system operation and performance.
• Use data acquisition software to setup, program, and calibrate instrumentation devices.
• Run prescribed Laboratory tests.
• Design and fabricate special test fixtures.
• Travel to customer locations to provide service and support for engineering needs.
• Work in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Demonstrate conscientious and ambitious behavior.
   

SCHEDULE:

Normal work schedule is Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
We offer the flexibility of a core hour work schedule. Employees can flex their start and stop times given they are working during the core ours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules are supporting our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Two (2) year technical or associate's degree plus three (3) years of experience in the HVAC/R industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• HVAC/R systems operation and systems control knowledge
• Must be able to perform basic troubleshooting of test equipment and HVAC/R systems and components
• Must be proficient in reading wiring diagrams, both schematic and ladder
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing test compressor and HVAC/R system installations
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Associate Degree in HVAC/R plus five (5) years relevant experience in the HVAC/R field or similar lab setting with experience in testing HVAC/R systems and components
• Advanced HVAC/R systems operation and systems control knowledge
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Experience with data acquisition equipment and demonstrated ability to utilize PC equipment for data acquisition purposes
• Experience with Yokogawa data acquisition hardware and software
• Ability to design and fabricate special HVAC/R test setups and fixtures
• Experience with variable-speed drives

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within drivi