R&D Lab Technician — Electrical Systems & Prototyping

itron; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron is seeking a highly motivated Associate R&D Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the Distributed Intelligence Laboratory (DI-Lab). This role bridges the gap between an electrician, electronics technician, and laboratory test engineer.

The successful candidate will work hands-on with electrical distribution system models, meter installations, power electronics, laboratory infrastructure, data acquisition systems, and prototype test equipment in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in electrical, electronics, industrial maintenance, laboratory, or technician roles.
• Experience working with AC mains power systems and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience using electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, clamp meters, power analyzers, and signal generators.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to work safely in an electrically energized environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Distributed Intelligence Laboratory and workshop facilities.
• Assemble, install, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory infrastructure, electrical panels, transformers, metering equipment, and power distribution systems.
• Perform electrical wiring, cable routing, termination, and panel construction according to applicable electrical codes and laboratory standards.
• Assist with laboratory expansions, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and safety checks.
• Assist engineers with experimental setup, testing, and data collection activities.
• Fabricate and modify prototype equipment used for distributed intelligence application development.
• Help maintain laboratory automation systems, instrumentation networks, and test platforms.
• Track equipment calibration, repair status, and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Reading schematics

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Electronics Technology

Industrial Maintenance

Mechatronics

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Clamp meters

Power analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Itron is seeking a highly motivated Associate R&D Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the Distributed Intelligence Laboratory (DI-Lab). This role bridges the gap between an electrician, electronics technician, and laboratory test engineer.

The successful candidate will work hands-on with electrical distribution system models, meter installations, power electronics, laboratory infrastructure, data acquisition systems, and prototype test equipment in a