Prototype 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

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