Laboratory Technician II

Lab Technician II – Data Center Cooling

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Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company.  Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day!  We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Job Summary

The Lab Technician, based in Shakopee, MN will work both with a team and independently to construct test fixtures and apparatuses. Work to include carpentry, light electrical, piping, sheet metal and operation of material handling equipment. Dedication to CLEAN and SAFE environment is a a requirement for this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build product prototypes or sub-assemblies by following written instructions, verbal directions, and/or assembly drawings and schematics

• Fabricate assemblies using skills such as welding, brazing, and soldering

• Utilizes various power and non-power tools to build prototypes and test equipment

• Read and interpret engineering documents such as CAD drawings, electrical schematics, wiring and ladder diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams

• Fabricate complex test fixtures to accomplish unique product development test requirements

• Responsible for maintaining safe work practices and the professional appearance of the work area

• Properly use and service lab tools and testing / measuring equipment

• Previous experience in the construction, facility maintenance or field service industries, or similar a plus.

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• Has a working knowledge of the electrical functions of the unit under test

• Understands the basic lab terminology

• Identifies and solves complex product or lab test setup problems   

• Possesses good problem-solving skills and demonstrates creativity and curiosity

• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Utilizes effective communication methods, both written and verbal, to present data and complex, technical ideas to engineering and lab team

• Self-motivated and productive with a positive attitude

• Understands safe working practices in the lab environment

• Experience working on engineering projects in a regulated environment

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualied applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualied individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Data Center Cooling offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekdatacenter.com/careers.