HVAC Test Engineer

Johnson Controls

. Provide active, ongoing day-to-day testing support for small tonnage screw and scroll units.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeTorreón • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing small tonnage screw and scroll chillers, including data acquisition, performance analysis, and troubleshooting. Proficient in developing test plans and communicating results effectively to both internal teams and external customers.

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Small Tonnage Screw And Scroll Chiller TestingData Acquisition And AnalysisHVAC/R Systems DiagnosticsTest Instrumentation ProficiencyTechnical Reporting And Communication

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Hard Skills

Test Engineering SupportPerformance CalculationsTroubleshooting And DiagnosticsTest Standards RevisionData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MAARSBently NevadaBruel & KjaerLabVIEWNational Instruments

Industry Keywords

HVAC/R SystemsTest ProceduresInstrumentation CalibrationData Acquisition SystemsCode Of Conduct And Business Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide active, ongoing day-to-day testing support for small tonnage screw and scroll units.
Manage tests from design and planning through execution, completion, data analysis, and presentation of results to external JCI customers.
Provide test engineering support for standard and non-standard contract witness testing.
Interface with customers and factory operation partners to resolve production issues.
Plan and execute tests of screw and scroll chillers.
Communicate with sales engineers to develop and agree upon test plans.
Create test request details defining conditions needed to meet customer requirements.
Use an in-house rating program to determine chiller-rated performance.
Perform calculations to simulate fouling effects.
Acquire and provide input for, and set up, data acquisition software.
Diagnose and troubleshoot chillers that fail to operate or meet performance requirements.
Diagnose and resolve data acquisition system issues.
Communicate results and issue resolutions to sales engineers and external customers.
Provide testing-result summaries to product engineering for further analysis.
Present laboratory design and setup, instrumentation calibration methods and records, and AHRI and Eurovent testing procedures and tolerances to customers.
Work with sales engineers and customers to resolve testing concerns or misunderstandings.
Participate in revising standard procedures, test standards, and processes.
Develop or recommend new procedures, processes, or resources to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, or capability.
Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in IMA, IME or related field.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
A minimum of four (4) years of direct work experience in small tonnage screw and scroll chiller equipment development testing.
Good understanding of HVAC/R systems, concepts, and diagnostics, as applied to both test subjects and test facilities.
Background in engineering and testing, using test instrumentation for test data acquisition and data analysis, test troubleshooting and diagnostics, technical reporting, and related communication at various levels.
Related experience in electronics/software, including starters, variable frequency drives, and control systems, is a plus.
Sound and/or vibration testing experience with instrumentation and acquisition/analysis software, especially MAARS, Bently Nevada, or Bruel & Kjaer, is a plus.
General test data acquisition and sensors hardware/software experience, especially LabVIEW and National Instruments, is a plus.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.