Senior Test Lead

Job Summary

Lab Technician owns the day-to-day operation of the robotics lab spaces. This includes keeping benches, storage, and shared work areas organized; tracking and maintaining tools and consumables; and managing the lab's equipment inventory, including calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair coordination for fabrication and test equipment (3D printers, oscilloscopes, force sensors, etc.). The technician onboards new users to equipment and supports mechanical and electrical assembly and rework. They should be comfortable with a wide range of hand tools and power equipment (drill press, band saw, etc.), and familiar with soldering and electrical rework of SMD components.

Key Responsibilities

The technician also supports hands-on testing and data collection for sensors and actuators. Working with engineers who define test protocol, the technician sets up equipment, runs trials, monitors, and logs results. This work may include operating equipment such as actuator dynamometers, force/tensile measurement equipment, and thermal chambers. Familiarity with DAQ systems and experience running Python scripts are required.

Skill Requirements

Previous experience as Lab technician with above mentioned responsibilities

Other Requirements

The ideal candidate is self-directed and detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environments. They enjoy bringing order to busy shared spaces and improving lab workflows, layout, and maintenance.