Dimplex Thermal Solutions (DTS) was initially formed by the combination of two premier chiller manufacturers in the industry - Koolant Koolers & Schreiber Engineering. DTS is based in Kalamazoo, Mich., the North American manufacturing arm of the Glen Dimplex Precision Cooling Division. DTS provides thermal management solutions with air, water, and glycol-cooled chillers for a dynamic range of applications. DTS offers four major brands in the precision cooling market: Koolant Koolers, Riedel Kooling, Hyfra, and Werner Finley.
Our work thrives on teamwork. As a manufacturer of cooling systems, and part of the Global Precision Cooling group of Glen Dimplex, we rely on many skilled hands to complete the manufacturing puzzle. The DTS team is made up of some of the industry's top talent, dedicated to excelling in a fast-paced environment. Beyond their daily tasks, these employees often collaborate with one another, engage in charity events, and participate in company-sponsored outings.
Position Overview:
The Test Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, executing, and documenting laboratory testing activities to validate product performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role supports product development, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements through testing, data analysis, and technical problem solving.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in product testing, validation, quality engineering, reliability engineering, or laboratory testing.
- Experience designing and executing engineering test programs and validation plans.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience within HVAC, thermal management, electromechanical, industrial, automotive, or consumer product industries.
- Experience with automated testing and control systems such as LabVIEW, Siemens PLCs, Allen-Bradley PLCs, or similar platforms.
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, VBA, LabVIEW, Structured Text, or Function Block Diagram (FBD).
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems and instrumentation from NI, Keysight, Ahlborn, or similar suppliers.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, DIAdem, MATLAB, or equivalent software.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), Verification & Validation (V&V), and statistical process analysis.
- Experience working with product certification and compliance requirements including UL, CSA, IEC, CE, or similar standards.
- Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and other risk assessment methodologies.
- Understanding of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and engineering specifications.