What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tester position at Airsys Cooling Technologi?
Role Overview
The Quality Tester is responsible for performing final inspection and live operational testing of completed HVAC and industrial cooling units prior to shipment. This role serves as the final quality gate, ensuring all products meet electrical, mechanical, functional, and safety requirements in accordance with internal specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform final inspection and live functional testing on completed units prior to shipment
- Safely energize, operate, and evaluate live electrical systems, motors, controls, and instrumentation
- Verify product compliance against, electrical schematics, test specifications, quality standards, and customer and regulatory requirements
- Conduct advanced electrical and operational testing including voltage, current, continuity, insulation, and functional performance
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document electrical, control, or system-level failures
- Authorize final quality release or clearly identify nonconformances requiring correction
- Serve as the final quality sign-off for units approved for shipment
- Accurately complete all testing records, inspection reports, and quality documentation
- Escalate recurring defects, safety risks, or systemic issues to Quality and Engineering
- Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to test procedures, quality standards, and defect prevention
- Maintain strict adherence to electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout, PPE, and live-test protocols
- Maintain test stations, equipment calibration status, and organized work areas per 5S standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Demonstrated experience testing live electrical systems and fully assembled equipment
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency using electrical test equipment (multimeters, meters, test fixtures, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical judgments
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Consistent, reliable attendance and demonstrated accountability
Beneficial Skills & Experience
- Prior experience in final inspection, quality testing, or end-of-line testing
- HVAC, industrial equipment, or manufacturing test environment experience
- Experience with controls, VFDs, PLC interfaces, or automation systems
- Familiarity with quality systems, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action processes
- Experience working with engineering or technical documentation updates
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Continuously required to communicate effectively by talking and listening.
- Use of fingers and hands, repetitive motion.
- Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 75% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
- This role is located in a warehouse/manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), and more
- 2 weeks’ Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Floating Holiday Hours
- Global exposure and insights into the industry.
About Airsys
At Airsys, we develop innovative and pioneering cooling technologies for not just the next generation, but the next century. We're reshaping the cooling industry so critical systems work uninterruptedly, with maximum capacity, and in an environmentally responsible manner. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions, including Medical, Data Center, Telecom, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Energy Storage.
Our Mission is to sustain the critical infrastructure our modern society relies on by promoting efficient, reliable, and ecological cooling solutions.
Disclaimer
The above description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this role and is not exhaustive. Background checks and drug screens may be required. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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