Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
The Lab Technician supports cross-functional engineering teams in mechanical, electrical, firmware, and testing domains. This role sits within a shared technical pool and focuses on PCB rework, lab upkeep, and operation of test equipment. The technician helps ensure the smooth functioning of engineering laboratories by maintaining equipment, supporting prototype builds, and assisting in verification and validation activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform PCB rework, including soldering, de-soldering, component replacement, and minor circuit modifications in an ESD-safe manner.
- Support engineers by assembling, handling, and preparing prototype hardware for testing.
- Operate standard lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and environmental chambers.
- Maintain lab organization and cleanliness while following safety and ESD compliance practices.
- Track, calibrate, and maintain lab instruments, tools, and equipment to ensure they remain in proper working condition.
- Assist in basic electrical and mechanical measurements, including data logging and preparation of test setups.
- Follow engineering instructions, procedures, and work instructions accurately throughout all tasks.
- Document test observations, results, and issues clearly and accurately for engineering review.
- Manage inventory of components, tools, consumables, and test accessories to support ongoing engineering work.
- Support verification and validation teams during test execution as required, including setup, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
Essential Skills
- Engineering degree or diploma in Electronics, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Hands-on experience with PCB soldering and rework tools, including through-hole and surface-mount components, in an ESD-safe environment.
- Basic understanding of electronic components, circuits, and standard test methods.
- Ability to operate standard electrical and electronics lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and environmental chambers.
- Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail when recording test setups, observations, and results.
- Ability to follow engineering instructions accurately and consistently.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in an engineering laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory best practices for organization, safety, and ESD protection.
- Comfort managing inventories of components, tools, and consumables.
- Interest in supporting prototype builds, verification, and validation testing.
- Ability to perform basic electrical and mechanical measurements and data logging.
Work Environment
The Lab Technician works in a technical laboratory environment that supports mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test engineering teams. The role involves frequent use of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and environmental chambers, as well as PCB rework tools and ESD-safe workstations. The position is hands-on and lab-based, requiring adherence to safety guidelines and ESD practices, and involves maintaining a clean, organized workspace while handling prototypes, components, and test fixtures during standard engineering working hours.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
