Lab Technician Advanced Electronics & Prototyping

Requirements

•  The "Handy" Factor: A strong, proven track record of mechanical aptitude. You are
• comfortable using basic hand tools, power tools, workshop machinery, and precision
• measuring equipment.
•  Electronics Background: Basic understanding of electrical safety and components.
• Experience with soldering, wire crimping, and reading basic schematics is highly
• valued.
•  Materials Experience: Hands-on experience working with epoxies, resins, casting,
• or carbon fibre/fiberglass composites.
•  Digital Fabrication: Proficiency in operating and maintaining desktop 3D printers.
• Basic familiarity with slicing software (e.g., Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer); basic CAD
• tweaking skills are a big plus.
•  Mindset: A safety-first attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive
• approach to solving physical, electrical and mechanical problems on the fly.

Benefits

Additional Information

Role Overview Are you highly resourceful, hands-on, and love bringing complex engineering concepts to life? We are looking for a versatile Lab Technician to play a crucial role in our research and development laboratory. In this position, you won't just be sitting at a desk-you will be building, testing, and troubleshooting next-generation hardware. You will support our engineering team by maintaining a cutting-edge prototyping lab, operating 3D printers, laminating custom composite parts, and safely handling high-power electrical setups. If you are naturally handy, detail-oriented, and love a job where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you. Core Responsibilities  High-Power Electronics Support: Assist engineers in assembling, wiring, and safely testing high-power electronic circuits and pulsed-power components.  Composite & Epoxy Fabrication: Hand-fabricate, coat, and cure specialized parts using composite materials and epoxy resins, ensuring structural and insulating integrity.  3D Printing Operations: Manage our suite of 3D printers (FDM/SLA). This includes preparing CAD files, optimizing print settings, managing filament/resin stocks, and performing post-processing.  Lab & General Bench Work: Act as the go-to person in the lab. Modify mechanical components, build test fixtures, solder wiring harnesses, and keep the workshop organized and operating efficiently.  Safety & Maintenance: Ensure the lab complies with strict electrical and chemical safety protocols. Perform routine maintenance on machinery and tools.

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