Lab-Systems Technician - Portland, OR - (JK)

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lab-systems Technical Lead in Portland, OR to own end-to-end planning, test fixture design, and integration with vendors.

You will oversee architecture, breakout cabling, and configuration optimization while employing modern software-based testing methods. The role focuses on designing panels and fixture layouts that maximize lab space, accessibility, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in test fixture design, hardware validation, or related engineering.
• Experience with vendor management and coordinating with external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end plan and test fixture design for lab hardware.
• Design panels, cabling harnesses, and optimize configurations.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Ensure fixtures fit limited lab space and are maintainable.
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams to guide builds.

Skills

Test fixture design

Breakout cabling

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

• Portland, OR

An experienced Lab-systems technical Lead to own end-to-end plan, test fixture design, including architecture, breakout cabling, configuration optimization, and vendor. coordination, while leveraging modern software-based testing approaches.

Design panel-boards, physical testing, software automated testing,connectivity.

This role ensures fixtures are built for efficient use of limited lab space, easy access, and maintainability, while remaining flexible enough to support multiple test configurations. The lead will establish standardized designs and partner with vendors to ensure timely, high-quality execution.

* Specialized knowledge: Test fixture design, breakout cabling/harness architecture, lab equipment integration

* Skills: Strong understanding of software-based testing approaches; ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams

* Professional certification: None required

* Experience: 5+ years in test fixture design, hardware validation, or a related engineering role, including vendor management experience

The following are the physical requirements to perform the daily tasks and job duties:

* Ability to lift/move test equipment up to 25-35 lbs

* Ability to work in a lab environment for extended periods, including standing/bending to access fixtures

* Manual dexterity for cable routing and connector assembly

To be a best-fit for this project, the candidate will exhibit the following qualities:

*Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

* Detail-oriented and organized, especially with cabling and configuration documentation

* Strong communicator who can coordinate effectively across internal teams and external vendors

* Comfortable working independently and establishing new standards/processes

* Adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced hardware development environment