R&D Lab Technician – Electrical & Prototyping

Itron, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. seeks an Associate R&D Technician to support the Distributed Intelligence Laboratory (DI-Lab). You will work hands‑on with electrical distribution systems, metering equipment, and data acquisition hardware while maintaining safety and lab standards.

The role spans assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and small‑scale engineering support, interfacing with engineers developing next‑generation utility technologies. Hybrid work is available where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent with hands-on lab experience.
• 2+ years in electrical/electronics lab, maintenance, or technician roles.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Distributed Intelligence Laboratory and workshop facilities.
• Assemble, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and metering equipment.
• Perform wiring, routing, termination, and panel construction per codes and standards.
• Support lab expansions, upgrades, inspections, and safety checks.
• Assist with data collection, testing, and concept demonstrations.
• Maintain documentation, wiring diagrams, and inventories.
• Support calibration, repair tracking, and asset management.

Skills

Electrical systems read

Lab instrumentation

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Clamp meters

Power analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Itron, Inc. seeks an Associate R&D Technician to support the Distributed Intelligence Laboratory (DI-Lab). You will work hands‑on with electrical distribution systems, metering equipment, and data acquisition hardware while maintaining safety and lab standards.

The role spans assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and small‑scale engineering support, interfacing with engineers developing next‑generation utility technologies. Hybrid work is available where appropriate.