Wire & Cable Lab Technician

Specialized Recruiting Group - Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group in the North Atlanta area is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician for an on-site, full-time permanent position. You will prepare and calibrate test equipment, run standard and specialized tests, and document findings to support certification decisions.

The role requires 2–4 years of wire/cable testing experience, familiarity with UL/NFPA/CSA standards, and strong data reporting skills. Relocation support and comprehensive benefits plus annual bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or associate degree in engineering technology.
• 2–4 years of hands-on wire/cable testing experience.
• Familiarity with UL 2556, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, NFPA 262 standards.
• Experience with lab instrumentation including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermocouples and RTDs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technicians and certifiers to manage projects and budgets.
• Configure and run test equipment for an assigned product line and evaluate results.
• Execute routine testing and assist with complex procedures and investigations.
• Build and break down test samples and prepare lab for each test cycle.
• Capture data and prepare clear test reports.
• Interpret results against specs and flag deviations to management.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and ready for next tests.
• Maintain calibration integrity of lab equipment and address non-conformances.
• Safeguard sample chain of custody and coordinate with other departments.
• Take on additional lab responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-management

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Education

Technical certificate

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

LabVIEW

Microsoft Office

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Thermocouples

RTDs

Job description

This is an on-site full-time permanent position with a TIC company in the North Atlanta, GA area. The client offers relocation package and comprehensive benefits + annual bonus.

**Wire & Cable certification testing is required for this position**

Summary:

We're looking for a detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our testing team. Working under general supervision, you'll prepare and calibrate test equipment, run standardized and specialized product tests, and document findings that support certification decisions. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys precise, methodical work and wants to build expertise in wire and cable compliance testing.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with fellow technicians and certifiers to keep projects on track and within budget
• Configure and run test equipment for an assigned product line, evaluating results against applicable standards and making certification recommendations
• Execute routine testing independently; support senior staff on more complex or non-standard test procedures (including re-examinations, audits, and investigations)
• Build and break down test samples, connect instrumentation, and prepare the lab for each test cycle
• Capture accurate technical data and turn it into clear, well-organized test reports
• Run calculations to interpret results against product specs, flagging any deviations to your manager or certifier
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and ready for the next round of testing
• Own the upkeep and calibration integrity of lab equipment, escalating any non-conformances per protocol
• Safeguard the chain of custody and integrity of customer samples per quality procedures
• Serve as a point of contact with other departments as needed
• Take on additional lab responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Technical certificate, associate degree in engineering technology, or 2-4 years of hands-on experience in wire/cable testing
• Working familiarity with relevant testing standards (e.g., UL 2556, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, NFPA 262, and related specifications)
• Solid grasp of electrical/electronic circuits, wire and cable standards, and basic troubleshooting
• Comfort operating instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermocouples, RTDs, anemometers, and chart recorders, plus shop equipment like saws, drills, and bending machines
• Experience with tensile, flame, and chemical testing methods for cable products
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and translate them into test procedures
• Understanding of calibration principles and general lab operating procedure
• Strong self-management skills — comfortable juggling multiple project timelines with minimal oversight on routine work
• Clear written and verbal communicator, team-oriented, and client-focused
• Sharp problem-solving instincts and steady attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; LabVIEW experience a plus