Demo

HVAC Test Laboratory Manager

Daikin Applied
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company!

Daikin Applied is hiring a HVAC Test Laboratory Manager to support our continued growth. The Manager will manage all activities of our Applied Development Center to test HVAC equipment and components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Location : Plymouth, MN - On-site

What you will do :

  • Coordinates the test and model shop schedule, procedures, and results.
  • Oversees use of computer software and hardware to conduct tests on mechanical products and systems.
  • Maintains Technical Center files and records. Suggests innovative ideas to improve data acquisition.
  • Confer with engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.
  • Staffs, trains and supervises Engineering Technicians and Model Shop personnel. Maintains a competent and motivated staff to carry out departmental duties.
  • Establishes safety procedures, reviews work processes for ergonomic impact, enforces Personal. Protective Equipment requirements and maintains equipment and testing facility in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Directs and coordinates activities concerned with procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to perform product tests or develop product models.
  • Oversees maintenance of the Technical Center facility and equipment. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and coordinates repairs as needed. Establishes schedule for regular preventive maintenance.
  • Manages Technical Center budget, including capital expenditures.

What's in it for you :

  • Medical / Dental / Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more.
  • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
  • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree with a focus in engineering, scientific or technical and 5 years of engineering, product testing / development or direct experience leading a commercial HVAC team.
  • A Technical degree and 10 years of engineering, product testing / development or direct experience leading a commercial HVAC team will also be considered.
  • 3 years of management experience with proven success coaching and developing high performing teams.
  • Proficient MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
  • Knowledge and demonstrated use of Visual Management, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • At least 4 years of direct experience in a product testing or an R&D lab; Familiar with test equipment, laboratory testing, workflow processes and quality systems.
  • HVAC certification and direct work experience with HVAC and Chiller Systems.
  • Experience with industry standards : UL-60335-2-40, ASHRAE 90.1.
  • 3 years supervision of activities related to fork truck, man lift, refrigerant operations.
  • Fork truck training / license, man lift training / license, Universal card, R410a card.
  • Experience working on and servicing air- and water-cooled chillers.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a HVAC Test Laboratory Manager?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the HVAC Test Laboratory Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,098 - $154,393
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,949 - $186,606
    Income Estimation: 
    $151,448 - $188,145
    Income Estimation: 
    $203,425 - $249,816
    Income Estimation: 
    $213,375 - $267,876
    Income Estimation: 
    $190,687 - $235,769
    Income Estimation: 
    $190,687 - $235,769
    Income Estimation: 
    $218,238 - $263,470
    Income Estimation: 
    $213,354 - $274,761
    Income Estimation: 
    $124,420 - $155,868
    Income Estimation: 
    $169,105 - $208,220
    Income Estimation: 
    $177,520 - $228,955
    Income Estimation: 
    $151,448 - $188,145
    Income Estimation: 
    $176,972 - $219,172
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Daikin Applied

    Daikin Applied
    Hired Organization Address Lincoln, NE Full Time
    Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company The HVAC Serviceman/Tradesman will perform maintenance of HVAC equipm...
    Daikin Applied
    Hired Organization Address Faribault, MN Full Time
    Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Starting Wage: $24.78 $2.30 shift differential Shift: 2nd, Monday - T...
    Daikin Applied
    Hired Organization Address Plymouth, MN Full Time
    Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company We are seeking an experienced Senior New Product Development Design S...
    Daikin Applied
    Hired Organization Address Staunton, VA Full Time
    Senior Product Development Engineer III (Thermal Systems) - Plymouth, MN or Staunton, VA - Hybrid Make your mark at the ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other HVAC Test Laboratory Manager jobs in the Minneapolis, MN area that may be a better fit.

    Laboratory Manager

    Pace® Life Sciences, Maplewood, MN

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!