Engineering Lab Technician

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. 

Located in our Clemmons, NC facility and reporting to the R&D Lab Manager, the R&D Lab Tech works closely with the Engineering Design and Lab Teams by providing all phases of testing and evaluation services required to support the design and development of new and existing products with a focus on heat pump, HACR technologies.  This position will interact with various technical teams by conducting test plans that provide critical, objective, unbiased data and observations to support the development of new products and enhance the understanding of existing, legacy, and competitive products.  The individual will ensure that the highest level of design quality, integrity, and performance are maintained with strict adherence to Hayward Industries and all applicable policies and procedures including local codes and safety.

• Applies knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to efficiently translate testing needs into executable test setups using plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills from written and verbal instructions.
• Instruments test setups, equipment, and samples for data acquisition. 
• Builds prototypes from existing units or the ground up.
• Diagnoses electrical and mechanical faults.
• Applies reasoning skills to evaluate effectiveness and validity of test results.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data in reports for publication to Engineering staff. 
• Contributes to the Engineering team by participating in daily laboratory activities, observing test methodologies, and applying knowledge and experience to recommend improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of existing Hayward products and Laboratory testing schemes.
• Ensures the integrity of laboratory facilities and equipment is maintained at all times.
• Maintains company sensitive information in confidence.
• Review and interpret product standards and test procedures.
• Conscientious of all Safety protocols.

• Minimum 3 years independent work experience in the HVAC / Refrigeration field. Applicants with a formal education in HVAC / refrigeration who can successfully demonstrate the required qualifications may be considered.
• Must be EPA Section 608 Type II certified.
• Working knowledge of Refrigeration cycle theory.
• Competent with brazing, reclaiming, charging, & leak testing refrigeration systems.
• Self-motivated. Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Competent with intermediate mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.
• Strong aptitude and experience with testing and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to interpret test results and troubleshoot test setups.
• Proven problem solving, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
• Literate in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Data Acquisition Systems
• Unquestionable ethics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate observations and present test methodology and results to other Lab Techs and Senior staff.
• Successfully pass and maintain Hayward forklift certification.
• Proficient in the use of basic measurement and instrumentation equipment.
• Clearly Speak, Read, and Write using the English language.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves sitting, standing, and walking. 
• Occasional lifting of products under test up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: 

• The environment is that of a laboratory setting, both indoors and outdoors, in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Frequently works around water, mechanical assemblies, and electrical machinery. The environment is occasionally noisy. 
• Limited travel to other Hayward facilities as required.

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