What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVACR Systems / Field Test Technician position at Copeland?
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are an HVACR technician looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! In this position, you will provide detailed testing support for our Technical Services Laboratories. You will perform non-routine and complex assignments, taking responsibility for planning, conducting, and completing a variety of projects with relatively limited scope. You will work closely with project engineers and team members to develop testing scenarios, techniques, and guidelines for HVAC/R systems and components. You may also assist with training and mentoring new technicians. Strong communication is essential, as you will regularly provide updates on project status to engineers, management, and team members. You will use sound judgment to solve problems, manage risk, and help drive successful project outcomes.
AS AN HVACR SYSTEMS / FIELD TEST TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:
This role is based fully on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. Your work schedule will be Monday - Friday, working 40 hours per week. We offer the flexibility of a core hour work schedule, meaning employees can flex their start and stop times given they are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules best support our customers.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are an HVACR technician looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! In this position, you will provide detailed testing support for our Technical Services Laboratories. You will perform non-routine and complex assignments, taking responsibility for planning, conducting, and completing a variety of projects with relatively limited scope. You will work closely with project engineers and team members to develop testing scenarios, techniques, and guidelines for HVAC/R systems and components. You may also assist with training and mentoring new technicians. Strong communication is essential, as you will regularly provide updates on project status to engineers, management, and team members. You will use sound judgment to solve problems, manage risk, and help drive successful project outcomes.
AS AN HVACR SYSTEMS / FIELD TEST TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:
- Install and set up heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and components for prescribed testing
- Install data acquisition instrumentation on HVAC/R systems and system components
- Use data acquisition equipment to monitor system operation and performance
- Use data acquisition software to set up, program, and calibrate instrumentation devices
- Run prescribed Laboratory tests
- Design and fabricate special test fixtures
- Travel to customer locations to provide service and support for engineering needs
- Work in a team environment, communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms, and demonstrate conscientious and ambitious behavior
This role is based fully on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. Your work schedule will be Monday - Friday, working 40 hours per week. We offer the flexibility of a core hour work schedule, meaning employees can flex their start and stop times given they are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules best support our customers.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- Two (2) year technical or associate's degree plus three (3) years' experience in HVAC/R industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- HVAC/R systems operation and systems control knowledge
- Must be able to perform basic troubleshooting of test equipment, HVAC/R systems, and components
- Must be proficient in reading wiring diagrams both schematic and ladder
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing test compressor and HVAC/R system installations
- Must have good written and verbal communication, computer, and organizational skills
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Associate’s degree in HVAC/R plus five (5) years of relevant experience in the HVAC/R field or a similar lab environment, including testing HVAC/R systems and components.
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC/R system operation, controls, and troubleshooting, with experience working with variable-speed drives.
- Experience using data acquisition equipment, including Yokogawa hardware and software, and demonstrated ability to utilize PC-based data acquisition systems
- Ability to design, fabricate, and modify specialized HVAC/R test setups and fixtures to support testing requirements.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other technical software applications.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex testing and evaluation activities.
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com