What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer position at Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.?
Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Research Engineer with expertise in LabVIEW to join our innovative team. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable air distribution solutions, we are dedicated to reimagining the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. The Research Engineer IV will play a crucial role in developing and implementing advanced control systems and solutions that drive our mission forward.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain LabVIEW-based applications and control systems used for HVAC product testing and evaluation, including the creation of executable files to run on data acquisition systems. Programs will follow requirements for testing as defined in ASHRAE 70, ASHRAE 79, ASHRAE 130, & ASHRAE 200.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis to support the development of innovative technologies and solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and refine air distribution products.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand test requirements and ensure specifications are met.
- Develop and implement testing procedures to evaluate the performance and reliability of air distribution products for compliance with UL 60335-2-40, UL 1996, UL 429, AHRI 260, AHRI 350, AHRI 440, AHRI 850, AHRI 880, & AHRI 1240.
- Analyze data and prepare detailed reports documenting research findings and project progress.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in science and technology relevant to the field.
- Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, patents, and publications.
- Ensure compliance with industry safety, design standards, and guidelines.
- Mentor and guide engineers, lab technicians, and other team members.
What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mechanical or Electrical, Physics, Aerospace, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in research and development, with a focus on LabVIEW applications.
- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) required; LabVIEW Certified Developer (CLD) or LabVIEW Certified Architect (CLA) strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of electronic control systems, including PID control loops.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex control systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Have a strong knowledge of MS Office and Teams
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell.
- The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EEO Statement
Air Distribution Technologies, Inc 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, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law.
