Aaon, Inc.
Designs and manufactures energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Technical Academy Lab Technician
Set up, operate, maintain labs and equipment for technical training and prototype testing.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, safety compliance, and equipment calibration; complete relevant documentation and logs. • Collaborate with engineering and training staff on prototype builds, functional tests, and post‑test teardown activities. • Assist with assembly activities including wiring, piping, brazing/soldering, leak‑checking, charging, and preventive maintenance on training units. • Identify and source parts, drawings, diagrams, and technical documentation; track consumables to minimize downtime. • Follow applicable standard operating procedures and quality standards; recommend improvements to lab processes, fixtures, and workflows. • Support instructors with demonstrations, assessments, student activities, and collection of test data. • Install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls equipment used in training and prototype evaluations. • Diagnose equipment issues during set‑up or live instruction; escalate complex issues to engineering or maintenance as needed. • Adhere to environmental, health, and safety requirements, including proper handling of refrigerants and lockout/tagout procedures. • Prepare, stage, and maintain classrooms, labs, and the fabrication shop to support instructor‑led training and hands‑on exercises.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸lab maintenance
- ▸prototype testing
- ▸assembly
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸troubleshooting
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
• Foundational understanding of controls/automation concepts such as sensors, actuators, and variable‑speed equipment. • Commitment to continuous learning, including staying current with safety codes, refrigerant regulations (including A2L requirements), and emerging technologies. • Working knowledge of refrigeration cycle fundamentals, thermodynamics basics, and mechanical/electrical safety. • Strong communication and teamwork skills for supporting instructors, engineers, and learners. • Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate documentation. • Proficiency using hand and power tools; basic fabrication skills including cutting, drilling, fastening, and brazing/soldering. • Familiarity with measurement tools such as multimeters, gauges, scales, manometers, and data‑collection devices. • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
Requirements
- ▸controls
- ▸refrigeration
- ▸thermodynamics
- ▸wiring
- ▸multimeters
- ▸fabrication
Work Environment
Onsite