Electronic Lab Technician

Summary:

• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm (OT based on business needs)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior technical expert in supporting the research, development, and testing of electronic systems and components.
• Work closely with engineers to conduct experiments, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the design and improvement of electronic devices.
• Develop and maintain test fixtures for embedded system verification.
• Assemble rack hardware based on schematics, layouts, and instructions.
• Fabricate and terminate wire harnesses.
• Perform soldering and PCB rework.
• Diagnose and resolve wiring and board-level issues.
• Order necessary parts and materials.
• Acquire hardware from the manufacturing line and notify relevant personnel.
• Manage shipping and receiving activities.
• Coordinate with IT to install laptops and equipment, and set up network infrastructure.
• Communicate with the team regarding lab issues and maintenance schedules.
• Execute development test plans and evaluate new products.
• Develop scripting to automate test plans through Robot Framework, Python, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems (preferably OPAL-RT) to perform verification of device performance.
• Conduct manual verification testing and initiate automated test runs of device performance in a high-power test lab with hazardous voltage present.
• Comply with company safety procedures to ensure a zero-incident workplace.
• Triage failed test cases and document defects.

Requirements:

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory or technical environment, with a focus on electronics.
• Proficiency in electronic test equipment and instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of electronic principles, circuits, and components.
• Experience with electronic design tools and software, such as schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Experience with test management software such as JIRA and Zephyr.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex electronic systems.
• Knowledge of programming languages for embedded systems (e.g., C, Python).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for electronic design and testing.
• Certification in electronics or related field (e.g., IPC certification).