Senior Technician - R/D
About The Position
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, creating a more resourceful world. As a Senior Technician, you will be crucial in supporting innovative product development by designing, constructing, and documenting laboratory setups for safe, reliable, and customer-centric testing. You will collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality results, maintain laboratory excellence, and contribute to breakthrough solutions in the Utilities and Energy technology sector. This role demands strong technical skills, accountability, and a collaborative approach, aligning with Itron’s commitment to authenticity, agility, and continuous innovation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a laboratory technician or equivalent technical experience, preferably in an engineering or R&D environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in soldering techniques, including working with surface‑mount components.
- Strong understanding of laboratory safety, hardware handling protocols, and quality‑compliance standards.
- Hands‑on experience operating test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
- Proven ability to organize, maintain, and track laboratory equipment, components, and storage systems.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to support functional testing, detailed data capture, and results interpretation.
- Excellent documentation and record‑keeping skills with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and transparent communication.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, and Visio, for documentation and reporting.
- Familiarity with network switches and routers, including configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Raspberry Pi computers, microcontrollers, and mini‑PC systems used in test environments.
- Experience with Rapid Prototyping (Bench-top SMT Assembly)
- Experience with Rack-Based Test Integration (ATE)
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and document laboratory setups that support R&D testing in a safe, compliant, and customer‑focused manner.
- Perform precision soldering—including surface‑mount components—and assist with complex wiring tasks.
- Maintain calibration, organization, and quality compliance of lab hardware to ensure test accuracy and equipment reliability.
- Research, procure, and document new lab equipment, ensuring traceability and alignment with project requirements.
- Manage test equipment lifecycle activities, including replacements, firmware upgrades, and swap‑outs, with an emphasis on operational continuity and accountability.
- Operate advanced test instrumentation, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
- Partner with engineers to support functional testing, data capture, analysis, and preparation of clear, actionable summaries.
- Coordinate testing activities with accelerated life testing facilities to support product reliability initiatives.
- Oversee onsite storage, inventory management, and organization of lab assets to maintain an agile and efficient workspace.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
- paid vacation
- 401k matching
- employee stock purchase program
- hybrid work schedule
- ESG goals and achievements
- Award-winning workplace
- Inclusion-first work culture
- Commitment to employee growth and development: iGrow program
- Employee resource groups: iBelong program
- Paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships
- Generous and flexible paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
