Device Lab Technician III

In this hands-on role as a Device Lab Technician III, you will apply your hardware knowledge to support various validation testing of the Lytx devices.

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As a key member of our Device lab Team, your work will be essential in helping us ensure every product and system is evaluated, tested, and validated to ensure it meets our internal and customer expectations. Your technical knowledge will be key in evaluating our products, identifying issues as you work with multi-functional teams to ensure all issues are resolved. You will be working with R&D Engineering, Device Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Supply Chain, which will offer you the opportunity to use your effective communication skills across different levels in our dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform HW validation lab technician duties that include testing equipment, building prototype assemblies, building test equipment, and performing associated administrative duties such as lab cleanup and maintenance; Requires only moderate oversight in completing tasks
• Contributes to lab organization, maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage inventory including but not limited to tracking, shipping, and receiving materials
• Builds R&D test fixtures per specifications provided, providing design assistance and feedback
• Executes test protocols per instructions provided, with minimal supervision, and provides results according to prescribed documentation procedures, providing test protocol design assistance and feedback
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematic, diagrams, enabling comprehensive analysis and troubleshooting to the component level.
• With engineering direction, troubleshoot simple circuits, mechanical assemblies, software functionality or accessories
• Repair or rework products/ components using electrical-mechanical assembly and soldering methods.
• Help perform initial troubleshoot analysis for RMA devices
• Fabricate and assemble cable harnesses for prototype and production units according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Assemble and modify PCBs, including surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole soldering. This work entails reading schematics and board layout diagrams to complete this task.
• Perform additional task as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to follow instructions in a team environment
• Ability to complete tasks on time
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Fundamental understanding of computer architecture and components (CPU, power supply, memory, storage devices, etc.)
• Ability to use custom Linux and Windows-based diagnostic programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at a technical level
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at various levels in the organization
• Hands-on building, testing, upgrading, and repairing of lab hardware and software (servers, peripherals, programs, and firmware)
• Perform lab management responsibilities including but not limited to maintaining an efficient lab.
• Communicate status updates and issues clearly and concisely from a technical perspective.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical certification or associate degree in electronics field required
• Minimum 5 years of experience required
• Proven experience in fabricating and assembling cable harnesses and PCBs.
• Proficient in soldering, crimping, and using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to document and report issues clearly.
• Familiarity with ESD (electrostatic discharge) practices and procedures.
• Ability to lift and handle materials and equipment as required.

You’re driven to succeed and so are we. At Lytx, our mission is to protect a world in motion, and we do it by building technology and partnerships that help keep people safe on the road. The way we work is guided by our shared values: Deliver for the customer, Responsibility in every outcome, Innovate with purpose, Velocity with excellence, and Elevate each other.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a team that challenges and supports you, and the chance to grow your career while making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Together, we’re helping make roadways safer and saving lives!

Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email TA@lytx.com.  Lytx conducts background checks on applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and regional laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment and will be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and regional laws.