Electronics Lab Technician

Southwire Company, LLC; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Pension

Insurance Packages

PTO & Holidays

Long-term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Parental Leave

& More

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Lab Technician in Largo, FL to support the Electrical Engineering team with prototype builds, testing, and validation for product development. The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, functional verification, and precise documentation of results.

The candidate should have practical electronics skills, attention to detail, and the ability to document findings clearly; collaboration with engineering and quality teams is essential for development testing and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on electronics skills and wiring knowledge.
• Excellent documentation and data recording abilities.
• Able to work effectively in a lab environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench-level electrical testing using standard lab equipment.
• Build and modify electrical prototypes for engineering development.
• Support bring-up, verification, and design feedback activities.
• Troubleshoot and rework components, including soldering through-hole and surface-mount parts.
• Configure and maintain fixtures and test setups for prototype evaluation.
• Execute test procedures and document measurements, observations, and conclusions.
• Provide limited investigation support for returned or abnormal units.
• Maintain lab organization, equipment condition, inventory, and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams for development testing and improvements.

Skills

Proactive learner

Communication skills

Attention to data

Detail oriented

Team focus

Office365 proficient

Job description

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 andjobsite 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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

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 benchlevel 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 handson prototype bringup, functional verification, and design feedback.
• Perform componentlevel troubleshooting and rework, including soldering of throughhole and surfacemount 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
• Parental Leave
• & 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.