Electronics Lab Technician

Southwire Company; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (I🡒

Family and Individual Insurance Packa…

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth oppo

And More

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Largo, FL is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Electrical Engineering team through hands-on prototype builds, testing, and validation for product development. This bench-focused role emphasizes assembly, functional verification, and development testing, requiring practical electronics skills, attention to detail, and clear documentation of results.

You'll perform bench-level tests with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies, build and modify prototypes,

Qualifications

• Hands-on prototype builds, testing, and validation for design iteration.
• Strong practical electronics skills with attention to detail and documentation.
• Able to work in a bench-focused lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench-level electrical and electronic testing with standard lab equipment.
• Build, assemble, and modify prototypes for engineering development and validation.
• Support bring-up, verification, and design feedback for development efforts.
• Troubleshoot components and rework soldering of through-hole and SMT parts.
• Configure and maintain fixtures and test setups for evaluation.
• Execute test procedures and document measurements, observations, conclusions.
• Provide limited investigation support for returned or abnormal units.
• Maintain lab organization, safety, and inventory per quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on testing and improvements.

Skills

Electrical testing

Prototype assembly

Documentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Office365 experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Soldering - through-hole & SMT

Test fixtures

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location:Largo, FL

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p

Pay Rate:$32.00– $35.99

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Lab Technician supports the Electrical Engineering team through hands-on prototype builds, testing, and validation activities in support of product development and design iteration. This role is primarily bench-focused and emphasizes prototype assembly, functional verification, and development testing. The position requires strong practical electronics skills, attention to detail, and the ability to clearly document technical results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bench‑level electrical and electronic testing using standard lab equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and loads.
• Build, assemble, and modify electrical and electronic prototypes in support of engineering development, validation, and design iteration.
• Support engineering development efforts through hands‑on prototype bring‑up, functional verification, and design feedback.
• Perform component‑level troubleshooting and rework, including soldering of through‑hole and surface‑mount components.
• Configure, assemble, and maintain custom fixtures and test setups required for prototype evaluation and development testing.
• Execute defined test procedures and document results clearly, including measurements, observations, and conclusions.
• Provide limited support for investigation of returned or abnormal units when required.
• Maintain lab organization, equipment condition, consumable inventory, and general housekeeping in accordance with safety and quality expectations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams to support development testing, validation activities, and corrective improvements.

SKILLS

• Proactive in learning and self-motivated.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attentive to technical data with heavy reading and writing.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to function in a team environment while staying focused on individual responsibilities.
• Proficient with Office365 applications (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.