Lab Technician

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

• Operate, maintain, and organize engineering laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Support engineers with the setup, execution, and documentation of laboratory tests and experiments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test fixtures, robotic systems, and laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory tools, instruments, and testing hardware.
• Assemble, modify, and repair test fixtures and equipment as needed.
• Monitor test activities and ensure accurate data collection throughout test execution.
• Assist in diagnosing hardware, mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues impacting testing operations.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, components, and equipment.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, test results, and troubleshooting actions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to support development and validation activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab efficiency, reliability, and uptime.

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a technical field preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or engineering support environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and data collection processes.
• Experience supporting robotic systems, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications for documentation and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

• Experience supporting engineering test labs or R&D environments.
• Familiarity with sensors, instrumentation, and automated test equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.

Salary Range: $75K-$90K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.