Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Location: Goleta, CA Onsite

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Position Overview

• Client is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support its electronics engineering and research team. This role involves assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic and mechanical devices, supporting prototype development, and maintaining laboratory equipment and operations.
• The ideal candidate has practical experience in electronics assembly, PCB soldering, electrical measurements, and hardware testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and configure electronic and mechanical devices, including PCB soldering, wire bonding, and wiring.
• Perform functional testing and electrical measurements to validate device performance.
• Set up and operate electronics testing equipment and networking hardware.
• Follow engineering-designed test procedures and assist with data collection.
• Troubleshoot assembly and testing issues and support prototype development.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, inventory, and overall lab organization.
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to support electronics projects.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Electronics Technician or in a related hands-on technical role.
• Experience with electronics assembly and soldering techniques.
• Hands-on experience performing electrical measurements and testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic devices and follow technical procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and power supplies.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, circuit theory, and electromagnetics.
• Experience with multimeters, calipers, and other electrical/mechanical tools.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux command-line interfaces.
• Ability to analyze test data and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Experience with Google Sheets or Keysight equipment interfaces.

Important Work Arrangement

• This position requires 100% onsite availability in Goleta, CA, five days per week (Monday–Friday) during standard business hours.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a hands-on electronics laboratory environment.