Lab Technician
Proper Voltage•Carlsbad, CA
•$65,000 - $85,000
About The Position
We're looking for a resourceful, hands-on Lab Technician to support our electronics and battery test operations. This isn't a "watch-the-screen" role. You'll be on the bench, in the lab, and elbow-deep in test setups every day. You thrive when handed a half-built fixture and a vague requirement, and you take pride in turning ambiguity into a working solution.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a lab, machine shop, manufacturing, or technical trade environment
- Demonstrated fabrication skills. You've built things, not just watched things get built
- Comfort operating in ambiguous situations: you ask good questions, make reasonable assumptions, and iterate
- Proficiency with hand and power tools; basic metalworking, sheet metal, or structural fabrication a plus
- Soldering and basic electronics assembly skills (through-hole, wire termination, connector installation)
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset when working with high-voltage or high-energy systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience with battery or electrochemical systems (Li-ion, LFP, NiMH, or similar)
- Exposure to test automation hardware (relay switching, signal conditioning, DAQ systems)
- Familiarity with lab safety standards for high-voltage and hazardous materials environments
- Experience with 3D printing, CNC, or light machining for fixture fabrication
- Trade school, associates degree, or military technical training in electronics, electrical, or mechanical fields
Responsibilities
- Build, modify, and maintain test fixtures, rigs, and support structures for battery cell, module, and pack-level testing
- Fabricate custom mechanical and electrical assemblies using hand tools, basic machine shop equipment, and bench-top electronics tools (soldering, crimping, wiring harnesses)
- Interpret rough sketches, verbal instructions, or incomplete specs to design and execute practical test support solutions
- Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment including power supplies, electronic loads, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers
- Support test engineers by proactively identifying setup gaps and proposing pragmatic fixes
- Assist with cell preparation, sample handling, and test article configuration following safety protocols
- Maintain accurate lab logs, test records, and equipment maintenance schedules
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and test setup failures — diagnosing root cause before escalating
- Keep the lab organized, stocked, and safe
Benefits
- $65,000 to $85,000 dependent on your skills, qualification, and experience.
- Equity options as part of the compensation package.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays (PTO) policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
