Engineering Laboratory Technician

About the role

Performs laboratory testing of electrical and electronic products in accordance with approved test procedures, laboratory work instructions, applicable standards and regulations, and quality-system requirements. The position initially works under general supervision and progresses toward independently conducting assigned testing after completing the required training and competency approvals.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing – 35%
• Perform assigned testing of electrical and electronic products in accordance with approved procedures, laboratory work instructions, applicable standards and regulations, and the laboratory’s accredited scope.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test-control software, and support equipment after completing the required training and competency approvals.
• Monitor products during testing and identify unexpected operation, equipment faults, test-system problems, or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Prepare test configurations – 20%
• Prepare products, cables, support equipment, operating accessories, monitoring equipment, and laboratory test configurations.
• Assemble and verify test setups using cables, connectors, adapters, probes, antennas, fixtures, power sources, and support equipment.
• Confirm that the product is configured and operating in the required mode before and during testing.
• Document testing activities – 15%
• Accurately document test configurations, equipment used, product operating modes, observations, deviations, measurement results, photographs, and other required technical information.
• Enter test data into spreadsheets, test software, laboratory systems, and report templates.
• Maintain complete, accurate, traceable, and legible laboratory records.
• Protect customer information and test data in accordance with confidentiality and data-integrity requirements.
• Equipment verification and troubleshooting – 10%
• Verify that laboratory equipment is within calibration and approved for use.
• Complete required pre-test equipment checks, system verifications, and equipment-status reviews.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of test setups, instrumentation, cables, connectors, fixtures, support equipment, and products under evaluation.
• Promptly report equipment failures, damaged accessories, unexpected results, or conditions that may affect test validity.
• Communication and project coordination – 10%
• Communicate testing status, scheduling concerns, technical observations, equipment issues, and potential delays to engineers, reviewers, project coordinators, and supervisors.
• Communicate professionally with customers when clarification of product setup, operating modes, support equipment, or observed behavior is required.
• Manage multiple assigned projects and notify the appropriate personnel when priorities, resources, or schedules conflict.
• Participate in project handoffs, laboratory meetings, technical discussions, and training activities.
• Laboratory maintenance, quality, and safety – 10%
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment, cables, accessories, tools, fixtures, and test areas.
• Return equipment and accessories to their designated locations after use.
• Follow laboratory quality, safety, calibration, data-integrity, and confidentiality requirements.
• Complete required technical, quality, and safety training.
• Identify and report safety hazards, damaged equipment, procedural concerns, or opportunities for improvement.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree or technical diploma in electronics, electrical engineering technology, telecommunications, instrumentation, engineering, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, military technical training, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic principles.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions and controlled procedures.
• Experience: Entry-level candidates and recent graduates will be considered. Prior laboratory, electronics, electrical, calibration, repair, manufacturing, automotive electrical, industrial equipment, telecommunications, or other hands-on technical experience is preferred but not required.