Test Technician

Description

1st Shift

Key Responsibilities:

This position is for an Engineering Laboratory Services and Support Technician who is under general supervision. Performs basic to moderately complex set-up and tear down activities of large water cooled chillers.

Role Purpose:

• Connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment.

• Operates, inspects and maintains test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions

• Familiarity with electrical work, including 460-3-60 machinery and medium voltage industrial power supplies.

• Familiarity with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification is a plus

• Experience with pumps, VFDs, boilers, is a plus

• LO/TO controls troubleshooting and Arc Flash training is helpful

• Works under moderate supervision to support engineering testing of chillers.

• Familiarity with industrial tools

Will work to perform tests and evaluate results for Carrier Air-Cooled Chillers in an engineering laboratory.

Connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment

Familiarity with electrical work, including 460-3-60 machinery

Familiarity with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification is a plus

Experience with pumps, VFDs, boilers, control valves, and PLC operation is a plus

LO/TO controls troubleshooting and Arc Flash training is helpful

Works under moderate supervision to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of engineering tasks

Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects

Operates, inspects and maintains test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions

Collaborates with higher-level support staff to confer with engineers on details and implications of test procedures and results

Skills

Mechanical, set up machine, test execution, Troubleshooting, Electrical, Test equipment

Top Skills Details

Mechanical,set up machine,test execution

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting experience, and be mechanically inclined

• 3 years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools

• Mechanical skills

• Moving/lifting weights up to 35 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HVAC or other large commercial equipment

• Commercial HVAC Industrial or operation experience preferred

• Experience with Instrumentation set up, troubleshooting and calibration

• Set-up of laboratory equipment with pressure, temperature, and electrical measurements is very important

• Strong PC skills

• Experience or familiarity with forklift and overhead crane operation preferred

• Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and bluepr

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of experience with HVAC Service and Systems

1 years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree strongly preferred

Trade Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship strongly preferred

HVAC or other large commercial equipment testing in a laboratory environment

Commercial HVAC Industrial or operation experience preferred

Experience with Instrumentation set up, troubleshooting and calibration

Use of laboratory equipment with pressure, temperature, and electrical measurements is very important

Strong PC skills

Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting experience, and be mechanically inclined.- strongly preferred

Experience with VFD’s pumps, cooling towers, heavy electrical switchgears, motor controls centers

Refrigerant certification preferred

Experience or familiarity with forklift and overhead crane operation preferred

Measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting, data integrity and traceability

Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints

Able to stand, bend and lift (less than 50lbs) for extended periods of time.

Computer skills - email, excel

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $22 - $24