Ranken Lab Technician

About the Role:

As part of investing in the development of its future employees, Hussmann is offering a partnership with Ranken Technical College. This program provides tuition reimbursement to Ranken students to acquire skills and knowledge that enhance performance with the purpose of long-term employment with Hussmann.

The Ranken Lab Technician Intern will assist with set up and performance testing of Hussmann products to develop knowledge of Hussmann's offerings in Refrigeration Systems, Merchandisers, and associated products and systems. The Ranken Lab Technician Intern will also assist full time Lab Technicians with floor testing, reliability testing, compliance testing, and other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.

Grade and Performance Expectations

The Ranken Lab Technician Intern must attain a satisfactory grade and performance level to qualify for continued scholarship and internship.

2.50 grade point average required during the class rotation.

Performance levels require a "3" (meets expectations) rating during the internship rotation.

If the Ranken Lab Technician Intern fails to meet the grade or performance expectations, Hussmann will not continue tuition reimbursement or internship opportunities. Failure to meet the required expectations could result in termination of the program agreement.

The Ranken Lab Technician Intern must obtain evidence of satisfactory/ passing grades in the form of official documentation such as an official transcript or letter from the educational institution.

The Ranken Lab Technician Intern must obtain a company performance review prepared by their supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities:

* Assist with testing requiring conventional types of procedures and/or applicable industry standards


* Assist on set up Hussmann merchandisers for testing. This includes the installation of all refrigeration, electrical and data acquisition instrumentation connections


* Work within the R&D Lab team and assist other technicians as needed. Ability to work well with others and transfer learning to the group effectively is critical


* Assist and conduct floor testing (structural, sound, transit, etc.) as assigned by Lab Manager


* Follow safety protocols in place in the company


* Computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and skills necessary to learn the Hussmann data acquisition system and supporting programs for the presentation of lab data



Education Requirements and Qualifications:

* Active enrollment in Ranken Technical College HVAC/R program in good academic standing, working toward a certificate or associate degree


* Developing skills in use and operation of tools of the HVAC and refrigeration trade (brazing, electrical, etc.)


* EPA certification (universal) for refrigerant handling preferred