Sr Technician - R/D

Itron • Oconee, SC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in supporting innovative product development by designing, constructing, and documenting laboratory setups that enable safe, reliable, and customer‑centric testing. You will work 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 space. This position requires strong technical skills, accountability, and a collaborative approach aligned 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

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed