Lead Lab Engineer
Come join the AMCA Team!
AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association) located in Arlington Heights, Illinois offers a full line of benefits which includes a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick and holidays, flexible hours, summer hours, casual dress, 3 medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending, and company paid life, short/long term disability, and long-term care. This is an in-office position.
We are the Air Movement and Control Association International - AMCA - one of the most highly regarded international, non-for-profit organizations in the air movement and control industry. Through education and active advocacy, we do our best to provide a forward-moving environment for each of our members. Above all else, we strive to advance the industry and improve the community that it encompasses.
of the air movement and control industry.
JOB FUNCTION
Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, this position serves as the technical lead in managing laboratory equipment and software systems maintenance, managing engineering committees, overseeing research projects, and providing standards interpretations when needed. Drives consistency, integrity and engineering quality in the establishment and application of product testing and certification requirements. Provides input to leadership to achieve technical objectives and operational goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for managing the lab engineering staff which includes hiring, coaching, and assigning work responsibilities.
- Works closely with laboratory staff and management to provide improvements and ongoing maintenance of laboratory equipment and software systems.
- Manages four engineering committees, working with membership to draft, implement, and maintain consistent and technically appropriate testing and certification requirements
- Develops and manages research project plans and budgets including collecting, analyzing, and communicating information back to engineering committees.
- Is a technical resource for members and staff, analyzing test data
- Participates in industry meetings and committees, such as ASHRAE and ISO, providing technical support and making technical presentations.
- Works closely with cross-functional teams such as certification, advocacy, standards, and marketing to provide technical support via participation on committees and industry calls/meetings.
- Performs new lab accreditation audits as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of experience, including supervisory experience.
- Preferred experience in air movement (fans) and air control (louvers and dampers) or related HVAC industry
- Acoustics and/or aerodynamics work a plus.
- Strong project management skills required.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, LabView (a plus), AutoCAD, and other programs as required.
- Must have a valid passport or the ability to get one within 6 months of hire.
AMCA offers a full line of benefits which includes a generous 401k plan with immediate vesting, 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick and holidays, flexible hours, summer hours, casual dress, 3 medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending, and company paid life, short/long term disability, and long-term care.
This position, and all others at AMCA International may be modified at any time. To ensure operational efficiency and meet the changing needs of our members and business, other duties may be assigned as needed.
At AMCA International we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
No relocation is available.