Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Lab operation manager, RAC/PAC/VRF Product Testing & Validation Engineer with strong knowledge of RAC/PAC/VRF testing standards & their requirements, collaboration with CFT. This role involves managing psychrometric labs operation, and ensuring complete product quality through verification and compliance testing of RAC/PAC/VRF air conditioner products. The role ensures accurate, reliable, and timely execution of product performance testing in compliance with international standards, supporting new product development, certification, and quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

Manage psychrometric labs operation and ensure product quality through verification and compliance testing of RAC/PAC/VRF air conditioner products; Be responsible for all Lab Operation and overall management, maintenance, safety, continuous improvement and KPI achievement; Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely execution of product performance testing in compliance with international standards; Support new product development, certification, and quality assurance activities; Apply HVAC testing standards (IS 1391 Part 1 & 2, ISO 5151, IS 18728, IS 8148, ISO 15042, ISO 13253, AHRI 1230, AHRI 210/240) for RAC/PAC/VRF products; Lead day-to-day operations of psychrometric test laboratories and achieve Lab KPIs; Ensure uninterrupted testing activities through effective resource planning; Monitor test progress and ensure on-time project completion; Manage laboratory manpower, shifts, and workload distribution; Support product certification, compliance, and regulatory approvals (e.g., AHRI, ISO, EN standards); Maintain & execute operations of all test lab & its facilities; Analyze and troubleshoot product & test lab failures; Ensure test plans & reports completion for performance, cycle reliability & structure validation testing; Execute preventive maintenance plan to ensure fewer breakdowns; Maintain laboratory compliance with ISO 17025 and internal quality systems; Conduct internal audits and support external audits; Ensure proper documentation, records, and traceability of testing activities; Ensure compliance with EHS requirements; Build technical competency through training and mentoring

Requirements

BE/B.Tech. in Mechanical or related engineering field; 8+ years in lab operation, performance & cycle validation testing for new product development; Strong background in RAC/PAC/VRF product testing standards & compliance requirements; Willing and able to travel within and outside India for project needs

Nice to have

Experience in Lab operation management and execute RAC/PAC/VRF product validation projects; Strong verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical teams and collaboration with CFTs; Product testing & validation knowledge and experience in RAC/PAC/VRF air conditioning systems; Well versed with 5S & Kaizen