Engineering Lab Technician

Vistance Networks • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

As an Engineering Lab Technician, you will work with experienced, cross-disciplinary staff to build, maintain, and modify test setups and contribute to current and future products. You will interact with software, hardware, and SQA engineers in an open, collaborative environment. The role focuses on maintaining technology labs and network equipment, organizing and tracking lab inventory, monitoring electrical systems, and resolving lab-related issues so engineers can work with minimal interruptions. Candidates should be responsive, flexible, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work well with others.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Electrical experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot network equipment such as servers, switches, routers, and cable modems.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Understanding of lab safety procedures, including proper handling of equipment and hazardous materials and knowledge of emergency protocols.
• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to work as a team player, and able to follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of network equipment.
• Keep inventory of lab equipment.
• Monitor electrical systems in the labs, including electrical components, flow, wiring, and outlets.
• Maintain technology labs, understand the technology, organize lab equipment, and operate hand tools and power tools.
• Address lab-related issues quickly and effectively to minimize interruptions to engineers.
• Manage and track inventory of equipment, components, and parts, including ordering and replacement processes.
• Organize lab space so equipment is accessible and properly labeled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED