Lab Technician

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Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.

Other Benefits:
*Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
*Airconditioned work environment

*Benefits start day one
*401K match
*First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)

The Thermo Lab Technician at Nortek Data Center Cooling (DCC) supports the safe, efficient, and disciplined operation of the Shakopee Thermal Lab. This role is hands‑on and equipment‑focused, responsible for assisting with equipment changeouts, preparing test setups, connecting units to power and water, and supporting the Lab Leader in daily operational activities. The technician ensures that testing environments are prepared correctly, equipment is handled safely, and lab workflows run smoothly to meet engineering and customer timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Changeouts — Assist with removing, installing, staging, and positioning test units and components in the thermal lab.
• Utility Hookups — Support safe and proper connection of equipment to electrical power, water, condensate, and other utilities required for testing.
• Test Setup Support — Help prepare test stands, sensors, hoses, cables, and instrumentation under direction of the Lab Leader or engineering.
• Daily Lab Operations — Assist with cleaning, organizing, staging equipment, maintaining tools, and ensuring the lab remains inspection‑ready.
• Safety & Compliance — Follow all Nortek DCC safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and hazard‑control protocols.
• Documentation Support — Record basic setup notes, equipment changes, and observations to support traceability and engineering documentation.
• Equipment Readiness — Assist with basic checks of lab equipment, hoses, fittings, and tools to ensure they are in good working order.
• Cross‑Functional Support — Work with engineering, service, and operations teams to support test execution and lab scheduling needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, equipment, and utility hookups.
• Ability to lift, move, and position equipment safely using proper techniques and lab tools.
• Basic understanding of electrical and water connections (training provided).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with shifting priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.

Preferred

• Experience in a testing lab, HVAC environment, or technical operations setting.
• Familiarity with environmental chambers, sensors, or data acquisition systems.
• Prior exposure to safety programs such as LOTO, hazard assessments, or equipment handling.

Success Profile

A successful Thermo Lab Technician is:

• Reliable and disciplined, ensuring setups and equipment changes are done safely and consistently.
• Hands‑on and mechanically inclined, comfortable working with tools and utilities.
• Organized, keeping the lab clean, staged, and ready for the next test.
• Collaborative, supporting the Lab Leader and engineering teams with professionalism.
• Proactive, identifying issues early and helping maintain lab readiness.