Electrical Lab Tech: Instrumentation & Calibration

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan help

Free transit pass

Job summary

SEPTA seeks an Electronics Lab Tech to service mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic instrumentation in a busy transit environment. You will work on measuring electrical values and calibrating equipment, ensuring accurate lab readings and safe operations across the fleet.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2 years of electro-mechanical training, plus a PA driver’s license and successful pre-employment testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of Electro-Mechanical training or equivalent.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license or equivalent.
• Must pass pre-employment written test at SEPTA's Test Center.

Responsibilities

• Service mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic instrumentation to measure values like voltage and current.
• Service energy sources and power supplies.
• Develop blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Calibrate meters with a lab meter calibrator traceable to standards.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards to protect operations and staff.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Blueprints

Wiring diagrams

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years electro-mechanical tech schooling

Job description

SEPTA seeks an Electronics Lab Tech to service mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic instrumentation in a busy transit environment. You will work on measuring electrical values and calibrating equipment, ensuring accurate lab readings and safe operations across the fleet.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2 years of electro-mechanical training, plus a PA driver’s license and successful pre-employment testing.