Scotsman Ice Systems · 6 hours ago
ENGINEERING LAB TECH
Vernon Hills, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expScotsman Ice Systems is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support engineering initiatives by preparing and executing tests for ice machines and their components. The role involves conducting lab tests, analyzing machine performance, and contributing to engineering project teams to improve products and processes.
HardwareManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
PREPARES machines for test and evaluation from instructions, sketches, prints, and / or test requests. Includes application of thermocouples and connection of equipment to data acquisition systems
CONDUCTS all lab tests following standard engineering and agency procedures
ANALYZES machine performance, DIAGNOSES and REPAIRS anomalies after consultation with supervisor
PREPARES, VALIDATES, and CALIBRATES instrumentation for test runs per engineering procedures
PERFORMS assigned housekeeping chores and lab maintenance
BUILDS, MAINTAINS, and ACQUIRES data from life test fixtures
MAINTAINS safe operation of the test room facilities
IDENTIFIES and VERIFIES documentation corrections as required
COMPLETES test reports in standard report format and CLOSES them out in a timely manner
PERFORMS service on field test equipment and reports on work in standard format
CONTRIBUTES to various Engineering Project Teams to improve products and processes
REVIEWS schedules and PLANS tasks to meet engineering priorities in a timely manner
IDENTIFIES necessary parts, materials, and supplies for lab facilities and INITIATES replenishment
IMPLEMENT improvements to increase lab productivity
PERFORMS other assignments as directed
MAINTAINS a professional and organized work environment
Qualification
Required
Two Year HVAC Tech School Degree, Certificate, Training or equivalent
EPA Certification, Refrigerant Handling
0-2 Years working with vapor compression refrigeration systems in a laboratory environment
Demonstrated experience with brazing and soldering of copper tubing
Demonstrate a clear understanding of electrical concepts and feel confident in the use of instruments and measuring devices
Demonstrated understanding of commercial ice machine functionality (batch and continuous)
Tubing and sheet metal fabrication and assembly, basic skills
Utilizing data acquisition systems to monitor and document equipment performance
Ability to move 500 lbs. ice machines using supplied lifts and pallet jacks
Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights up to 8 feet
Ability to move 150 lbs. refrigerant cylinders on and off carts
Ability to regularly move and carry 25 lbs
Company
Scotsman Ice Systems
Scotsman Ice Systems - As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ice systems, with more than 300 models of ice machines, storage bins, and ice and water dispensers, Scotsman is dedicated to developing today’s most innovative ice solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vlada Rassin, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-03-20
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