R&D Lab Technician: Electronics & Testing

Siemens; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an meticulous R&D Laboratory Technician to join our Livermore team. You will perform laboratory experiments, maintain precise data logs, and operate sophisticated testing equipment while ensuring GLP and EHS compliance.

You will support engineers in planning experiments, prepare prototypes, collect data, and manage lab inventories, with opportunities to collaborate across quality control, manufacturing, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years hands-on laboratory experience in an industrial R&D, product testing, or quality control environment.
• Proficiency in standard analytical techniques and testing protocols (ASTM or ISO).
• MS Office (Excel) or Google Sheets, plus familiarity with laboratory data software and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Experiment Execution: assist engineers in planning, setting up, and running controlled experiments, prototype trials, and product scale-ups.
• Prototype Preparation: prepare, assemble, measure, and inspect for analytical testing.
• Data Collection & Analysis: record observations, calculate formulas, and compile test results in electronic databases.
• Equipment Management: operate, calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Inventory Control: monitor supplies and coordinate with procurement to reorder chemicals and tools.
• Safety & Compliance: follow GLP, EHS, and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: coordinate with QC, manufacturing, and marketing to facilitate transitions from concepts to manufacturing.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical skills

MS Excel

LIMS

Technical reporting

US work authorization

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics / Electrical theory / Engineering / Material Science / Physics

Tools

LIMS

Testing equipment

Job description

Siemens is seeking an meticulous R&D Laboratory Technician to join our Livermore team. You will perform laboratory experiments, maintain precise data logs, and operate sophisticated testing equipment while ensuring GLP and EHS compliance.

You will support engineers in planning experiments, prepare prototypes, collect data, and manage lab inventories, with opportunities to collaborate across quality control, manufacturing, and marketing teams.