Optical Lab & Characterization Support Specialist

Strategic Micro Systems of NJ, LLC.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics is seeking a proactive technician to support optical and characterization laboratories across our Grenoble, Crolles, and Edinburgh sites. The role focuses on technical and administrative activities, including maintaining equipment, data availability, and project support.

You will participate in quality and safety standards, audits, and internal procedures while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Technician or Bachelor degrees compatible with a work-study scheme.
• Knowledge of Office 365 tools: Word, Excel, Power BI.
• Ability to adapt to internal software tools.
• Autonomy and strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Responsiveness, curiosity, and team spirit.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, mechanics, and laboratory instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and laboratory support to ensure availability of characterization data and assist in process development, design activities, and customer projects.
• Handle financial tasks: initiate and track purchase requests and analyze quarterly expenses.
• Perform administrative tasks: inventory and track equipment and laboratory assets using internal tools, and help maintain these tools.
• Contribute to quality and safety by helping define standards and assisting in audits and inspections.
• Coordinate with internal teams across sites and liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor degree in management/technical or laboratory field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

STMicroelectronics is seeking a proactive technician to support optical and characterization laboratories across our Grenoble, Crolles, and Edinburgh sites. The role focuses on technical and administrative activities, including maintaining equipment, data availability, and project support.

You will participate in quality and safety standards, audits, and internal procedures while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth laboratory operations.