Design Lab Assistant Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in supporting innovative product development by designing, constructing, and documenting laboratory setups that enable safe, reliable, and customer-centric testing. You will work closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality results, maintain laboratory excellence, and contribute to breakthrough solutions in the Utilities and Energy technology space. This position requires strong technical skills, accountability, and a collaborative approach aligned with Itron's commitment to authenticity, agility, and continuous innovation.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and document laboratory setups that support R&D testing in a safe, compliant, and customer-focused manner.
• Perform precision soldering-including surface-mount components-and assist with complex wiring tasks.
• Maintain calibration, organization, and quality compliance of lab hardware to ensure test accuracy and equipment reliability.
• Research, procure, and document new lab equipment, ensuring traceability and alignment with project requirements.
• Manage test equipment lifecycle activities, including replacements, firmware upgrades, and swap-outs, with an emphasis on operational continuity and accountability.
• Operate advanced test instrumentation, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
• Partner with engineers to support functional testing, data capture, analysis, and preparation of clear, actionable summaries.
• Coordinate testing activities with accelerated life testing facilities to support product reliability initiatives.
• Oversee onsite storage, inventory management, and organization of lab assets to maintain an agile and efficient workspace.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a laboratory technician or equivalent technical experience, preferably in an engineering or R&D environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in soldering techniques, including working with surface-mount components.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety, hardware handling protocols, and quality-compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience operating test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
• Proven ability to organize, maintain, and track laboratory equipment, components, and storage systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support functional testing, detailed data capture, and results interpretation.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and transparent communication.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, and Visio, for documentation and reporting.
• Familiarity with network switches and routers, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Raspberry Pi computers, microcontrollers, and mini-PC systems used in test environments.
• Experience with Rapid Prototyping (Bench-top SMT Assembly)
• Experience with Rack-Based Test Integration (ATE)

Pay Transparency Info:
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $60,000 - $132,000
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
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