A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.

The HVAC Laboratory Technician II performs testing of basic components and systems in accordance with engineering specifications, procedures and acceptable industry standards in support of senior technicians.

• Use blueprints and drawings to design sheet metal components and general assemblies.
• Apply standards-based methods for empirical testing to evaluate assigned problems.
• Apply the basics of air flow measurements and computations including temperatures (dry bulb, wet bulb, dew point, relative humidity) and pressure incorporating temperature relationships to test setup and execution.
• Setup, adjust, and change test samples and setups for testing and perform the required testing in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and document data and information gathered during testing.
• Operate, maintain, and repair test equipment, instrumentation, and systems in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Use of hand tool including welding and brazing tools.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to operate computer systems for data acquisition, recording test results, project status reporting and to manage test documentation, records and reports.
• Manage electronic communications and assigned tasks and task documentation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage electronic communications and test and project documentation
• Provide regular verbal and written reports summarizing project results and conclusions to project leaders.
• Write reports covering test conditions, procedures, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Complete assigned tasks and participate in R&D design development teams according to defined requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of similar experience in product testing laboratory or experience in product technician-related work
• Demonstrate understanding of the following concepts:
  • Sheet metal and assembly design and design fabrication
  • Test standards and materials properties
  • Test performance and documentation
• Ability to understand equipment assembly, basic electrical wiring, and basic system maintenance and repair.
• Experience with driving and operating a lift truck preferred, ability to obtain a Forklift license within six months of hire if needed.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.

• Associates Degree, Voc-tech degree, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in job industry related products, service and installation preferred.