Validation Lab Test Technician - Onsite (Lockport, NY)

An increasing electrification of the powertrain calls for superior innovative capacity in thermal management—for batteries and the entire electric powertrain alike. MAHLE is a technological pioneer when it comes to the thermal management of batteries. Our solutions ensure constant temperature levels and an even distribution of temperature between battery cells.

Your Contribution

The Laboratory Test Technician is responsible for conducting performance and durability testing of automotive Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and engine cooling components.  Technician duties require hands-on installation and removal of test parts and associated instrumentation, conducting tests and collection of data on test benches in a laboratory environment. The job will entail interfacing with engineers to understand test requirements and procedures to effectively perform the requested tests.

The testing of the components is part of the product development cycle to validate new component designs or applications for major automotive OEMs. 

• Test set up of Automotive HVAC systems, modules, heat exchangers or sub-components such as blowers and actuators in order to perform performance measurements or durability life cycle testing.
• Understands the principles of a refrigeration cycle and the function of all the components and be proficient in diagnosing refrigerant system issues.
• Installation of instrumentation and equipment to monitor the test parameters including measurements of temperature, pressure and flow.

• Interface with computer based electronic test systems.
• Understand and execute tests efficiently and correctly.
• Observes consistency in test data, interprets results and report irregularities to test engineer.
• Diagnosis and resolve test component or bench issues, perform basic repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to cross training in various Test Laboratory positions, become proficient in multiple test bench operations.
• Take direction from test area supervisor for daily assignments.
• Must keep work area clean and orderly.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Associates degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Technology or equivalent experience is preferred
• 2 to 5 years’ experience as an automotive technician is desired 
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is desired
• EPA Section 608 certification (refrigerate handling) is desired
• Strong mechanical aptitude/knowledge of automotive A/C refrigerant systems

Our Offering 

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here.

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.