Lab Technician III

Credo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equity

Medical benefits

Job summary

Credo’s Lab Technician III leads the day-to-day operation of the electronics lab in San Jose, ensuring a safe, organized, and scalable environment for engineering teams. You will manage inventory, equipment, logistics, and lab upkeep while mentoring junior technicians.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive service, and strong collaboration across R&D, vendors, and facilities. Base pay ranges hourly with discretionary bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Five plus years of experience in a high-tech or electronics lab.
• Proficiency with IT software and hardware and diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Ability to configure and manage basic networking topologies, switch racks, and the lab environment.
• Understanding of lab space requirements and experience coordinating lab build-outs or expansions with Facilities and vendors.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for a variety of engineering and IT issues.
• Advanced knowledge of ESD prevention protocols, proper handling of hazardous materials, and adherence to local safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Experience managing the lifecycle of confidential, pre-production, or high-value prototype hardware using JIRA.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset, with the ability to work across R&D, vendors, safety, and operations teams.
• Experience with documentation for ISO, EHS, ESD, and SOP requirements is a plus.
• Able to lift at least 100 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab expansion planning and execution, including space planning, new equipment (e.g., walk-in chamber), and requirements for power, temperature control, and air.
• Coordinate with Facilities on lab space, electrical systems, HVAC, and safety regulations.
• Partner with the ESD and EHS Specialists to ensure all labs comply with policy.
• Maintain EHS, ESD, ISO, and SOP documentation.
• Keep labs clean, organized, and safe, and oversee recycling and waste disposal.
• Manage lab inventory (evaluation boards, components, computers, hardware) so engineers always have what they need.
• Oversee shipping and receiving, including international shipments and trade show logistics.
• Serve as backup for Lab Technicians and provide guidance on lab procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab IT, networking, and equipment in partnership with IT; coordinate calibration, repairs, and vendor service.
• Manage the lifecycle and records of confidential, pre-production, and high-value hardware; support annual asset audits and rental equipment.
• Serve as the technical bridge between R&D engineers, vendors, safety, and operations, providing hands-on lab setup support.
• Handle purchasing as needed to keep the lab stocked.

Skills

Five+ years electronics lab experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Lab safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Digital multimeters

JIRA

Job description

About the role

The Lab Technician III is a senior member of the lab team who owns the day-to-day operation of an efficient, safe, and organized electronics lab. This position supports engineering teams by leading inventory, equipment, logistics, and lab upkeep, and by mentoring Lab Technicians I and II. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, Customer-Service focused, and highly experienced in an electronics lab setting. This role ensures that all lab materials—including evaluation boards, electronic equipment, computer components, and general supplies—are readily available and properly maintained, and drives improvements that keep the lab scalable as engineering needs grow.

Base salary range

Base salary range is $24.52 - $40.87 an hour. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Why Credo

• Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
• People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Five plus years of experience in a high‑tech or electronics lab.
• Proficiency with IT software and hardware and diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
• Ability to configure and manage basic networking topologies, switch racks, and the lab environment.
• Understanding of lab space requirements (electricity, air, temperature, and space), and experience coordinating lab build‑outs or expansions with Facilities and vendors.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for a variety of engineering and IT issues.
• Advanced knowledge of ESD prevention protocols, proper handling of hazardous materials (such as chemical solutions or heavy hardware), and adherence to local safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Experience managing the lifecycle of confidential, pre‑production, or high‑value prototype hardware using JIRA.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset, with the ability to work across R&D, vendors, safety, and operations teams.
• Experience with documentation for ISO, EHS, ESD, and SOP requirements is a plus.
• Able to lift at least 100 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Lab Expansion & Facilities

• Lead lab expansion planning and execution, including space planning, new equipment (e.g., walk‑in chamber), and requirements for power, temperature control, and air.
• Coordinate with Facilities on lab space, electrical systems, HVAC, and safety regulations.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Partner with the ESD and EHS Specialists to ensure all labs comply with policy.
• Maintain EHS, ESD, ISO, and SOP documentation.
• Keep labs clean, organized, and safe, and oversee recycling and waste disposal.

Lab Operations & Inventory

• Manage lab inventory (evaluation boards, components, computers, hardware) so engineers always have what they need.
• Oversee shipping and receiving, including international shipments and trade show logistics.
• Serve as backup for Lab Technicians and provide guidance on lab procedures.

Equipment & Asset Management

• Maintain and troubleshoot lab IT, networking, and equipment in partnership with IT; coordinate calibration, repairs, and vendor service.
• Manage the lifecycle and records of confidential, pre‑production, and high‑value hardware; support annual asset audits and rental equipment.

Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as the technical bridge between R&D engineers, vendors, safety, and operations, providing hands‑on lab setup support.
• Handle purchasing as needed to keep the lab stocked.

About Credo

Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high‑speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.

Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform.

Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.

Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].

Salary

51000 - 85000 USD (yearly)