Electrical Technician, Lab Instrumentation & Automation

Periodic Labs; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Periodic Labs in Menlo Park, CA seeks a hands-on electrical technician to support engineers and scientific staff with instrumentation, controls, and lab automation for high-throughput materials discovery.

You will wire 208V systems, interpret drawings, maintain documentation and BOMs, and help integrate sensors, valves, and fieldbus devices. Comfort with safety programs (LOTO) and adapting to startup workflows is essential for the evolving lab environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a qualified electrical worker for 208V or above.
• Hands-on instrumentation & controls experience, including low-voltage wiring and enclosure fabrication.
• Experience with field wiring and panel wiring.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics.
• Experience with Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) safety practices and procedures.
• Good documentation skills, ability to follow protocols, and write clear notes.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to evolving processes in a startup/research lab.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical, instrumentation, and controls technician support to engineers and staff.
• Assist with integrating custom electrical equipment and fixtures with engineer concepts and sketches.
• Perform basic electrical calculations using standard engineering formulas.
• Interpret electrical drawings and other technical information.
• Maintain systems documentation, BOM, and drawings to keep current and traceable.
• Incorporate redlines and design changes from engineers.

Skills

High voltage 208V+

Instrumentation & controls

Field wiring

Electrical schematics

LOTO safety

Documentation

Startup adaptability

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Beckhoff IPCs

Job description

Periodic Labs in Menlo Park, CA seeks a hands-on electrical technician to support engineers and scientific staff with instrumentation, controls, and lab automation for high-throughput materials discovery.

You will wire 208V systems, interpret drawings, maintain documentation and BOMs, and help integrate sensors, valves, and fieldbus devices. Comfort with safety programs (LOTO) and adapting to startup workflows is essential for the evolving lab environment.