Technical Support Engineer

ABOUT US:

Johnson Controls a global leader in thermal management mission-critical building systems energy efficiency and decarbonization helps customers use energy more productively reduce carbon emissions and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers healthcare pharmaceuticals advanced manufacturing and higher education.

For more than 140 years Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization we elevate customer performance turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

SCOPE:

Provide active ongoing day-to-day dedicated in testing support. This HANDS-ON position will support Large Tonnage (water cooled) Centrifugal Chiller Test Engineer will manage a test throughout the process from test design and planning through execution to completion including analysis of data results andpresentation of the data to external JCI customers. Ideally this individual willpossess multiple backgrounds that include a working knowledge of centrifugalchillers and related test facility operation and other applicable technologies so theycan singularly manage the testing process for individual test. This position mayprovide test engineering support for standard and non-standard contract witnesstesting.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Under general/minimal supervision/direction operate with a high degree of independence onindividual projects geared to efficient and successful planning and execution of tests.
Able to handle several concurrent projects while providing ongoing day-to-day hands-on testguidance test data review and analysis and interacting with external customers.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work in fast-paced schedule driven work environment. Possess the agility/adaptability toquickly move from one task to another when required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word Excel Access and PowerPoint) as well asInternet software and E-mail is required.
Understanding of refrigeration systems and concepts

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Interfaces on troubleshooting issues with the customer factory witness test/Operations.

Plans and executes tests of water cooled centrifugal chillers. The individual:

• Communicates with the sales engineer to disseminate and agree upon test plans.
• Creates test request detail of what conditions to be run to meet engineering needs and customer test SQ requirements
• Acquires and provides input and set up data acquisition software.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues with chiller if chiller will not operate or meet performance requirement
• Diagnoses and resolves issues with the data acquisition system
• Communicates results and resolution of issues with sales engineer and external customer
• Provides a summary of testing results to product engineering for further analysis

Presents to customers the design and set up of the lab function
Presents to customers methods and records for calibration of instrumentation
Presents to customers an overview of AHRI and Eurovent testing procedures and tolerances
Works with sales engineers and customers to resolve concerns or misunderstanding in regards to testing
Participates in the revision of standard procedures test Standards and processes.
Uses experience to develop or recommend the development of new procedures processes or resources gearedto provide more efficient accurate or advanced testing services.
Adheres to the Companys Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
BSEE/ME (or EET/MET) or related physical science.

A minimum of four(4) years direct work experience in large tonnage water cooled chiller equipmentdevelopment testing including a good understanding of HVAC/R systems concepts and diagnosticsas applied to both test subjects and test facilities.
A background in engineering and testing with use of a variety of test instrumentation to perform testdata acquisition and data analysis test troubleshooting and diagnostics technical reporting and relatedcommunication at various levels is required.
Certain related experience may be considered a plus. Specific areas as applied to HVAC/R equipment:

• Electronics/software (esp. starters variable frequency drives control systems).
• Sound and/or vibration testing instrumentation acquisition/analysis software. (esp.
• General test data acquisition and sensors hardware software (esp. LabVIEW National Instruments).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee isfrequently required to sit and use hands to touch handle or feel. The employee is regularly required tostand walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel or crouch. They must be able tolearn think concentrate interact with others speak handle stress and exercise self control. (all or eachseparately may range from occasional to constant) The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirement includes close visionand ability to adjust focus.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:
$76100.00 - $114100.00 USD Annual (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity location and alignment with market data.)This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.