Engineering Laboratory Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

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. The technician prepares test configurations operates laboratory instrumentation and software records results identifies abnormal conditions performs basic troubleshooting and communicates test status and technical observations to laboratory personnel and occasionally customers.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated interested in learning attentive to detail and able to work independently and as part of a team. Prior electromagnetic compatibility testing experience is not required. Position-specific training will be provided.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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 laboratorys 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.
• Work independently on assigned testing after demonstrating the required competency.

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.
• Assist customers and project personnel with identifying appropriate product operating modes and support equipment.

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.

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance or leadership to others: No formal responsibility
• Has hiring or terminating responsibilities: No
• Supervises employees: No
• Number of direct reports: None

After qualification the technician may provide informal assistance to peers or newly assigned personnel but does not have formal supervisory authority.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.
• Direct EMC laboratory experience is not required.
• Prior laboratory electronics electrical calibration repair manufacturing automotive electrical industrial equipment telecommunications or other hands-on technical experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Information :

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $22.00 to $31.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical dental and vision insurance life insurance employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close August 31 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time