Lab Technician

Location: Hyderabad (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: 3.5 7 LPA (if applicable)

The Lab Technician plays a vital role in supporting the design, validation, and quality assurance of next-generation consumer hardware products, including smartphones, smartwatches, and related accessories. This hands-on role involves operating specialized lab equipment, executing detailed test procedures, managing inventory, and providing essential support to hardware engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Set up, configure, and operate pre-production and prototype devices for a wide range of hardware tests, including display, battery, camera, RF signal integrity, and durability.

• Execute engineering test plans (ETPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with accuracy and consistency.

• Record, document, and maintain detailed logs of test results, observations, anomalies, and issues using approved tracking systems.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, environmental chambers, RF anechoic chambers, and automated fixtures.

• Manage lab inventory by receiving, cataloging, and tracking test samples, components, and consumables.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant lab environment, adhering to quality and security protocols, especially when handling confidential prototypes.

• Provide hands-on support to Hardware Engineers and Test Engineers by preparing setups, running experiments, and performing ad-hoc testing as needed.

• Assist with basic prototyping tasks, including soldering, component replacement, and simple rework on prototype PCBs or device assemblies.

• Communicate test progress, blockers, anomalies, and technical issues clearly and promptly to relevant engineering teams.

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hardware development, testing, or production lab environment, preferably within consumer electronics.

• Proficiency using standard electrical and mechanical lab tools (e.g., DMM, soldering iron, oscilloscope).

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions and maintain precise documentation.

• Experience in one or more test domains such as RF/antenna testing, camera image quality tuning, display characterization, or battery/power testing.

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation or data analysis is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Working knowledge of the Android operating system for debugging and test execution on mobile devices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across local and global engineering teams.