Yinlun TDI, LLC · 1 month ago
Lab Lead Engineer – Heat Exchanger Testing
Morton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expYINLUN TDI LLC is seeking a Lab Lead Engineer to establish and lead the Heat Exchanger Performance & Durability Test Laboratory at their Morton, IL facility. This role involves overseeing daily lab operations, conducting performance and durability testing, and ensuring collaboration with global validation teams to maintain consistent standards and practices.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead daily test lab operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality testing
Act as a core member of the Yinlun Global Validation Team, ensuring alignment of testing methodology, DVP&R interpretation, and global test processes
Collaborate regularly with validation teams in China, Mexico, and Europe to exchange results, harmonize test specifications, and coordinate global program timing
Support global initiatives including standardization of test methods, equipment calibration guidelines, and data-reporting formats
Conduct cooling performance tests on radiators, oil coolers, charge air coolers, EGR coolers, and liquid–liquid BPHE for data-center CDU applications
Execute durability testing including pressure cycling, thermal cycling, corrosion durability, burst tests, and environmental aging
Interpret customer DVP&R requirements and develop corresponding test plans
Communicate test readiness and results with internal engineering teams and global validation partners
Generate clear and professional test reports to support customer program milestones
Apply and calibrate temperature, pressure, flow, and differential pressure sensors
Ensure accuracy and traceability of measurements across global validation laboratories
Operate and maintain DAQ systems; support upgrades or automation improvements
Design or modify test rigs for new heat exchanger products
Maintain pumps, valves, blowers, chillers, and control systems, leveraging support from global labs when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Thermal/Heat Transfer Engineering
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering (related to testing/thermal systems)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in equivalent technical discipline
3+ years of testing, validation, or lab engineering experience in thermal systems or heat exchangers
Experience with DVP&R interpretation and building test setups to meet customer requirements
Hands-on experience with test rigs, durability tests, or cooling performance testing
Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal management systems
Proficiency with sensors (temperature, pressure, flow) and calibration methods
Ability to read engineering drawings, understand schematics, and follow test specifications
Experience with DAQ systems and test automation tools
Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and cross-cultural
Ability to lead and mentor lab technicians
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, globally distributed engineering environment
Preferred
Experience leading technicians or managing lab operations
LabVIEW experience is a plus
Mandarin speaking ability is a plus, as this role interacts frequently with Yinlun's China-based test labs and engineering teams
Experience collaborating with multinational engineering teams is highly valued
Benefits
Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company support
Career development opportunities across Yinlun’s global engineering network
Opportunity to build and lead a state-of-the-art North American validation lab
Company
Yinlun TDI, LLC
Yinlun TDI LLC provides thermal management solutions to the Automotive, Commercial Truck and Recreational Vehicle market place.
501-1000 employees
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President & CEO
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Chief Technology Officer
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