Lab Technician - Electronics (onsite work)

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, & vision insurance

short-term disability

life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Everest Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician - Electronics for onsite work in Portland, OR. The role focuses on rigorous testing of batteries and power systems, fixture setup, data acquisition, and ensuring repeatable results under a design-controlled process.

You will write test procedures, calibrate and maintain lab equipment, manage inventory, and collaborate with engineers to analyze results and drive corrective actions. A strong electronics background is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent electronics experience required.
• 2+ years hands-on electronics testing, assembly, or repair.
• Proficient with scopes, meters, supplies, and electronic loads.
• Able to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong soldering and rework skills for fine-pitch components.
• IPC- J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 is a plus.
• Experience with data acquisition and thermal measurement preferred.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization.
• Ability to document test procedures and reports.

Responsibilities

• Run battery and power supply tests including cycling and measurements.
• Set up test fixtures, data acquisition, and instrumentation.
• Test returned units for failure analysis.
• Build, wire, solder, and rework prototypes and cables.
• Write test procedures and record results.
• Execute test plans for multiple engineers and report issues.
• Maintain calibration schedule and service of lab equipment.
• Keep lab clean and organized with clear standards.
• Manage lab inventory and shared equipment.
• Follow safety and ISO procedures.
• Provide hands-on training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics

Soldering & rework

Test procedures writing

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Python scripting

Electrical measurements

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Data acquisition systems

Thermocouples

Job description

Title: Lab Technician - Electronics (onsite work)

Duration: Contract - FTE

Location: Portland, OR

Pay Rate - $25/hr - $32/hr on W-2

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Runs battery and power supply tests, including charge and discharge cycling, capacity and runtime, load, efficiency, and thermal measurements.
• Sets up and maintains test fixtures, data acquisition, and thermocouple instrumentation for repeatable results.
• Tests returned and supplier units to support failure analysis and supplier corrective actions.
• Builds, wires, solders, and reworks prototypes, cables, and harnesses, including cart-level assemblies.
• Writes test procedures and reports, and records results under the design control process.
• Executes test plans independently for multiple engineers, and reports results and issues promptly.
• Owns equipment calibration: maintains the calibration schedule and records, coordinates outside calibration services, and tags and removes out-of-calibration equipment from use.
• Keeps the engineering lab clean, organized, and ready for daily use, with clear standards for tools, components, and workbenches.
• Manages lab inventory, consumables, test fixtures, and shared equipment.
• Follows and helps maintain safe practices for lithium batteries, AC mains power, and flammable materials.
• Cooperatively provides hands-on job function training to co-workers as needed.
• Must understand and comply with Safety, 5S, ISO, and other corporate programs, initiatives and procedures.
• Dependable and consistent attendance is critical for team performance and productivity.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in electronics technology, military electronics training, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on electronics testing, assembly, or repair experience.
• Proficient with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Strong soldering and rework skills, including fine-pitch components.
• Preferred: battery testing (lithium-ion or LiFePO4), battery cyclers, or power supply testing; data acquisition and thermal measurement (thermocouples, data loggers, thermal chambers).
• Strong team skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external groups as part of various initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, test procedures, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write clear test procedures and test reports, and to discuss results with engineers.
• Ability to apply basic electrical calculations (Ohm's law, power, energy, and battery capacity), unit conversions, and basic statistics to test data.
• IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification is a plus - Not Required, Client supports getting certified after hire.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel for test data.
• Python or similar scripting for test automation and data analysis - preferred not required.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, & vision insurance
• short-term disability
• life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.