Cleaver Brooks is looking for a R&D Technician to join our team in Milwaukee, WI. The R & D Technician (Heat Pump) performs a variety of relatively complex technical assignments to assist and expedite the development of products, components, and processes.  A majority of the work will involve testing and evaluation of heat pumps. The ideal candidate will have background and experience with the installation, maintenance, and evaluation of refrigeration, air-conditioning, and/or heat pump systems.

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Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

Essential functions:

Build, test and develop new products at the Product Development facility. This includes building of prototype heat pump designs, installing instrumentation for prototype evaluation, and testing protype equipment, as specified by the engineering team.  Collect data and maintain records on performance of heat pump products. This will include manual data collection and automated data collection via data acquisition systems. Must possess thorough and relevant product knowledge of HVAC&R products, as well as tools used for servicing refrigeration/AC equipment. Position requires regular exercise of problem-solving skills. Participates in and assists with the product build cycle by contributing to and evaluating new product designs. Assists with troubleshooting during product installation and evaluation of new heat pump equipment. Requires general knowledge of standard engineering principles and practices.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

2–3-year degree/certificate in technical field, preferably in HVAC&R. EPA 608 certified (or ability to obtain certification).

Experience: 

3 years technician experience in a product development or research & development environment preferred. Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigerant systems (AC, heat pumps, refrigeration, etc.). Experience brazing refrigerant piping and charging refrigerant into vapor-compression systems. Experience working in a test lab environment with hands on electrical, gas, and refrigerants testing. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Self-motivated with a passion for technical innovation.

Physical Skill & Effort: Work requires the use of testing equipment in the MKE Product Development facility.  In addition, must be proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel to document test results and write reports. Dexterity and heaving lifting is required both at the R&D facility and at job sites.

Working Conditions and Hazards: Occasional exposure to moderately disagreeable features that are typical for a R&D facility.

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability Cash matching 401(k) plan Employee assistance program (EAP) Pet insurance Employee discount program Tuition assistance Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network’s ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

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