HVAC Test Engineer

Post Date

Jul 01, 2026

Location

Columbus,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43085
US
Aug 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

COL-63334545-e602-46bd-82ad-ac566c58412b

Pay Rate

$80k - $100k (estimate)

Job Description

The Test Engineer assists Test Technicians in designing and developing equipment setups and test procedures. The Test Engineer performs varied and complex assignments for major systems at testing; design and develop test procedures and assist in the evaluation of test equipment required to perform quality checks; prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used for the product(s).

This position will be based onsite at our Vertiv Thermal Lab – 1050 Dearborn Dr., Columbus, OH 43085.

Responsibilities:
• Work with Lab Supervisor to direct Test Technicians as needed in daily activity including job assignments and expectation of completion.
• Work closely with design engineering group to ensure test procedures/data meets expectations.
• Create Test Plans for customer equipment demonstrations.
• Review test progress and evaluate results.
• Perform required presentations utilizing test equipment for customer visits.
• Perform test validations and Factory Witness Tests.
• Perform instrumentation calibrations within the lab.
• Provide continuous support to engineering and support groups in order to provide internal and external customers with outstanding final quality test products.

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Required Skills & Experience

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent degree; preferred with thermal / fluid sciences emphasis.
• Preferred 2-3 years’ experience in thermal system design or testing. Other equivalent combinations of education and hands on experience may be considered.
• Ability to use standard electrical instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret industry test standards.
• Ability to be hands-on with standard electrical instruments and hand tools on test set-ups to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Knowledge of thermal testing methods and industry standards preferred.
• Knowledge of 3-Phase electrical circuits and product schematics preferred.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems for temperature and pressure measurement instrumentation preferred.
• Experience with LabView preferred for configure data acquisition systems. Programming not required.
• Leadership and communication skills. Ability to give direction to Test Technicians & communicate any test issues to all levels of management.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude towards customer relations.
• Self-directed, good problem-solving skills.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.