Job Title: Electronic Lab Technician IV
Location: Raleigh, NC 27616
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $31.29/hour
Start Date: Immediate
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electronic Lab Technician IV to support the setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and testing of power systems products in a high-power laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in product validation, certification, and development while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- Perform electrical and electronic product testing according to established procedures and industry standards.
- Collect, analyze, and document test data; assist in preparing technical reports and test documentation.
- Fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electronic assemblies, prototypes, test fixtures, and related hardware.
- Support laboratory maintenance, equipment calibration, and overall test area organization.
- Develop and implement test methods to evaluate system performance, reliability, and functionality.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical circuits, power electronics, and test systems to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and collaborate with engineering teams.
- Promote a safe work environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical/electronic testing, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical and electronic principles, circuits, components, and power electronics.
- Experience working with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, digital multimeters, data loggers, and related instrumentation.
- Proven troubleshooting skills for complex electrical and electronic systems.
- Ability to work safely in high-power environments up to 600 Vac and 1000 Vdc.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with single-phase and three-phase low-voltage systems.
- Experience with DC power systems, battery systems, AC sources, and load banks.
- Knowledge of test instrumentation wiring and high-energy electrical safety practices.
- Experience supporting engineering validation, certification, and compliance testing.
- Experience with PCB assembly rework, soldering, prototype fabrication, and electronic component evaluation.
- Familiarity with environmental, EMC, and advanced electronic testing methods.
- Working knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation tools, and industry standards.