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AMS Lab Operations

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Hybrid (San Diego Metro Area)$34.31/hr - $73.2/hrfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Engineering technician role focused on test equipment setup, maintenance, data collection, and customer service for engineering service requests in a fast-paced lab environment in the San Diego area.

Responsibilities

  • Test board and equipment setup, tear down, maintenance, data collection, and logistics.
  • Maintain lab standards to keep them safe, clean, and organized.
  • Deploy test boards that run automated tests from engineering and troubleshoot issues with test setup requests.
  • Remove and redeploy test board setups when new test procedures are issued by engineers.
  • Collect data for critical metrics for the lab and track progress.
  • Perform test equipment inventory, calibration, and maintenance routines.
  • Understand and configure electro-mechanical component installations using BOM, drawings, and schematics.
  • Perform electro-mechanical repair, troubleshoot wiring, and test modified semi-complex assemblies without supervision on standard projects.
  • Communicate effectively and suggest document changes to reflect actual wiring and mechanical builds of assemblies.
  • Perform self-inspection according to Manufacturing and internal procedure checklists.
  • Identify problems, document them, and escalate to supervisor.
  • Check equipment calibration status and expired materials; follow ESD and housekeeping procedures.
  • Detail oriented; read and follow written instructions, schematics, and diagrams accurately.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English (reading, writing, verbal).
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries, acknowledge and resolve issues, and coordinate with colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a Tech-related Major or 4+ years of equivalent Lab or customer service experience in a data center, field service, or similar environment.
  • Ability to read schematics and set up various cable connectivity to test equipment and DUT is a plus.
  • Basic user-level understanding of Unix/Windows and Networking with Enterprise Switches and Routers is a plus.
  • Ability to solder and rework PCBA components (SMT, through-hole, wires, terminals, fine pitch).
  • General test instrumentation hardware and software knowledge is a plus.
  • Experience with environmental chamber operation and support.
  • Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs of equipment.

Skills

Required:Test equipment setup and teardownData collection and analysisElectrical/mechanical troubleshootingSchematic/BOM readingLab safety and housekeeping
Nice to have:Soldering/rework

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for education related to career advancement
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commissions
  • Relocation assistance (eligible for role)
  • Employee stock programs and stock purchase plan eligibility
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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