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Laboratory Technician (General) 3

Sunrise Systems Inc

Austin, TX

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SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Calibration, Code Reviews, Data Cleaning, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Processing, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Geometry, Hand Tools, Hardware Administration, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Load Testing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Power Amplifier, Precision Testing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printers, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Schematics, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Soldering, SolidWorks, Structured Data, Team Player, Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Fixtures, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Laboratory Technician (General) 3
Location: TX, Austin
Duration: 06 months on W2 contract
 
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on mechanical lab technician who is comfortable with physical test setups, precision measurement equipment, and structured data collection. This is a contract role focused on executing experiments, assembling test fixtures, recording measurements, and producing clear engineering reports. You will work in a fast-paced hardware development environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions exactly are required.
Every week will look different. One day you are configuring a strain gauge bridge and logging data through a datalogger. The next you are assembling a torque test fixture, applying a thermal interface material sample, or setting up a force measurement rig. You will not always be given clear procedures and there will be some ambiguity in lab testing. You will execute required tests precisely, flag any anomalies, and report results in a way that another engineer can act on immediately.
 
What You Will Do
  • Operate and set up 3D printers to produce test fixtures, brackets, and prototype parts
  • Install, condition, and record data from strain gauges and associated measurement bridges and amplifiers
  • Configure and run torque measurement test setups, including calibration and data capture
  • Set up and operate data loggers and thermocouples for thermal and structural tests
  • Conduct thermal interface material (TIM) characterization tests, including sample preparation, fixture assembly, and data capture
  • Perform mechanical assembly testing: verify fits, torque fasteners to specification, and document results
  • Work with force and pressure measurement equipment to execute load and contact tests
  • Handle and assemble PCBs, heatsinks, and hose assemblies as part of hardware test setups
  • Use SolidWorks to review part drawings, interpret geometry, and occasionally generate simple models or drawings for lab use
  • Record all measurements in Excel or similar software, maintain clean data logs, and produce clear written reports with findings and observations
  • Read and interpret electrical and mechanical datasheets and schematics to understand component specifications and wiring requirements
  • Follow written test procedures exactly as written; flag any deviation, ambiguity, or anomaly to the engineer immediately
 
What We Are Looking For
Required Skills
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent hands-on lab experience
  • Demonstrated experience operating physical test and measurement equipment in a lab or manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: data entry, basic formulas, charting, and organized data logging
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical datasheets, drawings and schematics and extract relevant specifications
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software for reviewing and interpreting drawings
  • Strong written communication: you can write a measurement report that another engineer can read, understand, and act on
  • Meticulous attention to detail: measurements are recorded completely and accurately, every time
  • Ability to follow written instructions exactly as given — and to immediately flag anything that does not match the procedure
  • Quick learner: when handed a new piece of equipment, your instinct is to read the manual and figure it out
  • Working with hand tools such as manual and electrical screwdrivers, various hand tools, calipers and other typical lab tools
 
Strongly Preferred, but Not Required (Nice to Have)
  • Familiarity with any of the following specific equipment brands: Mark-10, Graphtec, Instron, Keyence, Imada, Tekscan, Mitutoyo, Bambu Labs
  • Experience with statistical analysis software such as JMP, Minitab, or equivalent
  • Ability to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Claude) to write simple scripts or macros for lab data processing or equipment automation, if needed • Experience in soldering small PCB components
 
Attitude
  • Methodical and precise — you double-check your setup before pressing start
  • Comfortable with physical, hands-on work in a hardware lab environment
  • Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple ongoing test setups in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive about flagging problems early rather than hoping they resolve themselves
  • Genuinely curious about new equipment and test methods
  • Able to work collaboratively with engineers and other technicians
 
What You Will Not Do
  • Estimate measurements instead of recording exact values
  • Skip steps in a procedure because they seem unnecessary
  • Wait passively when a procedure is unclear — ask immediately


Contact:
Vinay Kumar:  Vinay.c@sunrisesys.com Direct: (732) 837-0448 | URL: Sunrise Systems Inc. 

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/

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