Engineering Lab Technician

Job Overview

Aclara, a Hubbell Utility Solutions business unit, is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support day-to-day operations in the Engineering Lab through hands-on technical work. This role involves assembling, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electronic and electromechanical products, prototypes, and lab equipment.

The technician will contribute to product development, validation, and qualification efforts by following established procedures, documenting results accurately, and supporting a safe, organized, and efficient lab environment.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with practical electronics experience who enjoys working collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and lab personnel. #LI-TB1

A Day In The Life

The Engineering Lab Technician performs a variety of technical laboratory activities involving electronic and electromechanical equipment, including fabrication, assembly, modification, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance. This role also documents, reports, and communicates test-related information using Microsoft Office tools.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Associate degree or certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Prior experience in supporting prototype fabrication, product assembly, and equipment integration activities.
• Hands-on experience fabricating and assembling electronic equipment, including surface-mount components, using engineering sketches, drawings, and instructions.
• Experience with environmental, functional, and product qualification testing.
  • Ability to set up and perform environmental, functional, and product qualification tests by following prepared procedures, standard test methods, and engineering direction.
  • Proficiency using engineering laboratory instruments, tools, and facilities to support testing and product development activities.
  • Skilled at troubleshooting equipment issues, perform basic repairs, and assist with maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and organized records of test activities in accordance with established procedures, and follow proper ESD practices within the laboratory work area

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.