Electronics Lab Technician I
About The Position
Kollmorgen is hiring an entry-level Electronics Lab Technician I for its Compliance Engineering team in Radford, Virginia. This fully onsite, full-time role is suited to someone interested in hands-on technical work and developing expertise in electronics testing, troubleshooting, product safety, and compliance in a collaborative laboratory environment. Working under the guidance of experienced technical personnel, the technician partners with electronics development, compliance, quality, and components engineering teams to verify the safety and performance of new and existing servomotor drives, motors, embedded motion controllers, and accessories. The role supports testing of motor and drive systems operating at up to 1,000 volts, as well as related quality and first-article activities.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, or a related field; an electronics, electrical, or mechatronics technician certificate; or an equivalent combination of military or civilian education, training, and experience.
- Basic knowledge of electronic circuits and ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment with guidance.
- Ability to read and interpret component data sheets, schematics, test procedures, and product specifications.
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other standard electronics laboratory equipment.
- Ability and willingness to learn soldering techniques and safe use of basic hand tools.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a safety-first approach to electrical and thermal testing.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including ability to document test results and ask for clarification when needed.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members while completing assigned tasks with appropriate supervision and mentoring.
- Ability to work hands-on in a laboratory around high-power equipment and diagnostic tools and to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
- Federal export control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. Persons or individuals who can qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on electronics laboratory, technical school, internship, military, manufacturing, or related experience.
- Experience assembling or modifying test fixtures, circuits, cables, or electromechanical components.
- Exposure to product safety, regulatory compliance, verification and validation, quality, or first-article testing.
- Experience documenting test results or preparing technical reports.
Responsibilities
- Support verification of the safety and performance of new and existing servomotor drives, motors, embedded motion controllers, and accessories.
- Support testing of motor and drive systems operating at up to 1,000 volts.
- Support related quality and first-article activities.
- Work with electronics development, compliance, quality, and components engineering teams under appropriate supervision and mentoring.
- Document test results and seek clarification when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Spending accounts, including HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Paid leaves.
- Tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
