Engineering Lab Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype systems and lab test setups.
• Support hardware prototyping, validation testing, and engineering experiments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Aid engineers with experimental setup, data collection, documentation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform electromechanical assembly, including handling cooling components, sensors, instrumentation, tubing, and related hardware.
• Support fabrication, brazing, soldering, and mechanical integration activities as needed.
• Maintain lab organization, equipment calibration, inventory, and safety standards.
• Aid with rack-level system builds and integration activities during internal testing and early customer deployments.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab processes, test methodologies, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, R&D, or hardware prototyping environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, but equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with brazing, soldering, or related mechanical assembly techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with thermal systems, fluid handling systems, electronics troubleshooting, or instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Experience using common lab tools, hand tools, and test equipment.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across engineering teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Previous startup, hardware development, or R&D lab experience is a plus.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a lab environment for extended periods.
• Comfortable working around mechanical, electrical, and fluid-based systems while following lab safety procedures.

Pay

Competitive salary with equity.

Schedule

Full-time.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Unlimited paid time off.