Engineering Lab Operator

Job Title: Engineering Lab Operator
Location: Austin, TX 78735
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday 6am - 6:15pm

Job Description:

• Play a vital role in driving engineering lab success by executing work orders and enabling critical debug activities.
• Working closely with engineers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams, you will deliver high-quality testing, maximize tester utilization, and help accelerate key product development milestones.

• Someone who is technically curious, highly dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering lab environment supporting both production work orders and engineering debug activities.

• Execute prioritized work orders and manage product samples throughout the testing process in accordance with established procedures.
• Support engineering debug activities by preparing systems, swapping units, collecting data, and following engineering instructions.
• Track and document work order progress, issues, and completion details, while communicating equipment concerns and updates to supervisors and engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate shift pass-downs and support inventory staging, sample preparation, and material handling to ensure seamless operations.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and operational requirements, maintain an organized work environment, and contribute to continuous improvement and cross-training initiatives.

• Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, semiconductor, electronics, or engineering support environment.
• Familiarity with test equipment, troubleshooting, and engineering lab operations.
• Experience supporting engineering validation, characterization, or debug activities.
• Experience using work order management systems and electronic tracking tools.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of dependability and accountability.
• Willingness and ability to learn new processes, tools, and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.