Lab Coordinator

Nortek•Shakopee, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint. Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence. Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and afﬁrmative action employer and all qualiﬁed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualiﬁed individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers. Other Benefits: Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers Airconditioned work environment Benefits start day one 401K match First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued) Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution. We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving. Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home. With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs. Position Overview The Thermo Lab Coordinator at Nortek Data Center Cooling (DCC) plays a critical role in supporting thermal testing operations that validate the performance, reliability, and safety of Nortek’s data center cooling solutions. This position ensures that all thermal testing is executed with precision, discipline, and alignment to Nortek DCC’s engineering standards, customer commitments, and quality expectations. The coordinator serves as the operational hub between engineering, lab technicians, product management, and service teams to maintain predictable, efficient, and well‑documented test workflows.

Requirements

Experience in a laboratory, testing, HVAC, or technical operations environment.
Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Working knowledge of thermal testing concepts, environmental chambers, or instrumentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data management tools.
Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, service, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
Experience in a structured quality environment (ISO, AS, or similar).
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensors, and calibration processes.
Prior experience in HVAC, data center cooling, or product testing environments.

Responsibilities

Lab Scheduling & Workflow Coordination Own the thermal lab schedule, balancing engineering priorities, customer timelines, and resource availability.
Coordinate test requests, sample intake, staging, and technician assignments to maintain throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
Communicate test status, risks, and schedule impacts to engineering, project managers, and leadership.
Operational & Process Discipline Ensure all thermal tests follow approved Nortek DCC procedures, safety requirements, and quality documentation.
Support creation, revision, and control of SOPs, work instructions, and test documentation.
Maintain accurate logs of test setups, instrumentation, deviations, and results for full traceability.
Drive consistency in how tests are prepared, executed, and documented across the lab.
Technical & Equipment Support Monitor the condition, calibration, and readiness of thermal chambers, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and vendor service to ensure equipment uptime.
Assist technicians with troubleshooting basic equipment issues and escalate complex problems appropriately.
Data, Reporting & Customer Deliverables Ensure accurate capture of test conditions, data, and observations.
Assist engineering with compiling test reports, data summaries, and customer‑facing documentation.
Maintain organized digital and physical records aligned with Nortek DCC quality and audit requirements.
Safety & Compliance Promote a strong safety culture within the thermal lab environment.
Support hazard assessments, PPE compliance, and safe operation of thermal chambers and test equipment.
Participate in safety reviews, incident investigations, and corrective actions.