Technician II - Wire & Cable

CSA Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group in Atlanta is looking for a Laboratory Technician to set-up and operate test equipment for wire and cable testing. This role involves conducting routine and specialized tests, recording data, and drafting reports while ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Preferred candidates have a Technical Certificate with experience in testing as well as familiarity with electrical codes. Strong organizational and time-management skills are also essential for this position, which supports various lab projects.

Qualifications

• Can read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings and test data.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and general laboratory procedures.
• Self-motivated and client-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate all test equipment for product testing.
• Record technical data and draft test result reports.
• Maintain good housekeeping of tools and work area.

Skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Knowledge of electronic circuits

Experience with measurement instruments

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Technical Certificate or equivalent education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology

Tools

LabVIEW

Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Job description

Employment Status

Regular Time, Full time.

Job Summary

Under guidance, direction, and general supervision, the Laboratory Technician sets-up equipment for testing, operates test equipment, conducts routine and specialized tests, disassembles and assembles test samples, records technical data, drafts reports, and maintains good housekeeping.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with other Lab Technicians or Certifiers to complete assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules.
• Set‑up and operate all test equipment and perform tests within specific product areas.
• Determine compliance with requirements and recommend granting of certification.
• Perform specialized testing when required, following work orders.
• Conduct routine tests independently and assist in complex or unusual tests under senior staff guidance.
• Record technical data and draft test result reports; perform necessary mathematical calculations.
• Relate test results to product specifications.
• Act as a liaison with other departments as required by management.
• Assemble and disassemble test samples; hook‑up laboratory test equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping of tools, equipment, and work area; carry out laboratory clean‑up duties.
• Ensure quality and consistency of lab equipment; follow up on non‑conformances and routine calibrations.
• Maintain integrity of customer samples in the lab per Quality Documents.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned by Manager or Project Manager.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience.
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or 2–4 years of related experience in wire and cable testing.
• Experience testing wire and cable products per CSA C22.2 No.2556 / UL2556, CSA C22.2 No.0.3, NFPA262, and related standards.
• Knowledge of wire and cable standards, electrical codes, electric and electronic circuits, and troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment (transducers, RTDs, thermocouples, anemometers, oscilloscope, power supplies, multi‑meters, power analyzers, chart recorders).
• Experience operating machines such as drills, table saws, band saws, bending machines, flame testing, tensile testing, and chemical tests for wire and cable standards.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting delivery dates.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills.
• Technical report writing and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• Can read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings and test data.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, operating principles, calibration procedures, and general laboratory procedures.
• Self‑motivated, client‑service oriented, and team‑oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated systematic problem‑solving ability and ability to plan, organize, prioritize, follow‑through, and evaluate assigned functions and duties.
• Can work with minimal supervision for non‑complex projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.