Laboratory Technician

OSI Engineering; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Lab Technician to support Wireless SoC development by building, calibrating, and maintaining RF test environments while ensuring efficient lab operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on RF setup experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with lab management tools such as Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in lab operations and technical support.
• Hands-on RF setups and test equipment.
• Experience calibrating RF setups using VNA.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with lab management software (Excel or similar tools).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of lab safety procedures and proper equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Build and bring up RF test setups using attenuators, splitters, SMA cables, and RF test equipment.
• Calibrate RF setups using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA).
• Verify proper signal routing and test configuration prior to engineering use.
• Support engineers with test setup modifications and troubleshooting.
• Manage lab equipment, tools, and inventory to ensure availability and organization.
• Track, label, and organize boards across multiple projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using lab management tools (e.g., Excel).
• Ensure proper storage and handling of sensitive RF equipment.
• Manage equipment calibration schedules and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and calibration as required.
• Maintain lab safety standards and proper equipment handling procedures.
• Support documentation needs for audits and compliance tracking.

Skills

RF test equipment

VNA calibration

Lab operations

Organizational skills

Excel

Communication

Safety procedures

Tools

Lab management software

Job description

A globally leading consumer device company based in Sunnyvale, CA is looking for a Lab Technician. This role supports Wireless SoC development by building, calibrating, and maintaining RF test environments while ensuring efficient lab operations. This role is responsible for hands‑on RF setup, VNA calibration, equipment management, and tracking of project hardware. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in lab operations and technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and bring up RF test setups using attenuators, splitters, SMA cables, and RF test equipment
• Calibrate RF setups using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
• Verify proper signal routing and test configuration prior to engineering use
• Support engineers with test setup modifications and troubleshooting
• Manage lab equipment, tools, and inventory to ensure availability and organization
• Track, label, and organize boards across multiple projects
• Maintain accurate inventory records using lab management tools (e.g., Excel)
• Ensure proper storage and handling of sensitive RF equipment
• Manage equipment calibration schedules and ensure compliance with company standards
• Coordinate equipment servicing and calibration as required
• Maintain lab safety standards and proper equipment handling procedures
• Support documentation needs for audits and compliance tracking

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in lab operations and technical support
• Hands‑on experience with RF setups and test equipment
• Experience calibrating RF setups using VNA
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with lab management software (Excel or similar tools)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of lab safety procedures and proper equipment handling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Wireless SoC or RF hardware development environments
• Familiarity with RF components and measurement best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced engineering environment