• Lab Technician- Electronics

    AO Smith (Lebanon, TN)


    Lab Technician- Electronics

     

    Date: Dec 13, 2025

    Location(s):

    Lebanon, TN, US, 37090

     

    Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

     

    Hybrid, Onsite or Remote: Onsite

     

    Company / Location Information

     

    Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and, as a leading global water technology company, A. 0. Smith Corporation is at the center of the trend. Founded in 1874, we are a $3.5 billion company that employs more than 12,000 men and women. With manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Europe, A. 0. Smith has the global reach to serve customers worldwide. We have sales and distribution in more than 60 countries around the world. A. 0. Smith is committed to continuous improvement, not just in its factories and its processes, but in its people. We value people who are able to analyze problems and take rapid, decisive action.

     

    What is great about this opportunity?

     

    + You will be a part of a new, state-of-the-art expansion in A. 0. Smith's Product Development Center (PDC in Lebanon, TN) within our Lochinvar facility.

    + You will join a company whose vision brings people together to consistently deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that result in increased customer demand.

    + You will be representing a company that makes products that improve the quality of life and are considered top of the line.

     

    Primary Function

     

    Provide support and testing services to the Engineering team during the innovation, development and evaluation of electronic controls for new and existing products.

    Responsibilities

    + Gain a thorough working knowledge of UL, IEC, and other standards relevant to electronic controls (UL 60730, IEC 61000 EMC Test series, etc.)

    + Review project instructions and other documentation to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical challenges and possible solutions.

    + Conduct certification tests under direction of test agency representative.

    + Safely operate and service all lab equipment.

    + Observe and record results relevant to testing and evaluation.

    + Maintain safe practices and participate in upkeep of lab spaces.

    + Develop skills required to perform the aforementioned tasks (light fabrication, soldering, standards interpretation, electrical safety, MS Office skills, etc.

    + Build prototypes and test equipment to specifications.

    + Provide guidance and instruction to other lab techs as needed.

    + Applicant acknowledges this description of duties is not comprehensive- and other responsibilities, relevant to the role, may be assigned as needed.

    Qualifications

    + Associate's Degree in related field from an ABET accredited university (Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Physics.)

    + Minimum 3 years of experience working in a test lab environment.

    + Experience with electronics lab equipment, particularly: DMM, oscilloscope, LCR, function generator, soldering equipment, transient generators, ESD gun, RF test equipment, etc.

    + Possesses a working knowledge of all UL, CSA, and IEC tests, the proper way to conduct those tests, and the reason why the tests are necessary.

    + Has a working knowledge of basic algebraic functions.

    + Has the ability to budget time and set deadlines for him/herself.

    + Can act with limited supervision, perform troubleshooting, and develop possible solutions before escalating a problem.

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 5 years of experience in an electronics test lab environment(i.e. possess a working knowledge of all regulatory safety and EMC tests (CSA, UL, IEC), the proper way to conduct those tests, and the reason why the tests are necessary.)

     

    - Experience in maintenance of calibrated equipment, particularly CMMS administration, scheduling downtime, reviewing calibration certificates, etc.

     

    - Experience in automation of long-duration tests (using DAQ’s, PLC’s, Python coding, etc.)

     

    - Training in electrical safety

     

    - Understanding of and experience working under ISO-style quality management systems, particularly ISO17025.

     

    - Experience in 6S methodology

    Education

    Associate Degree in Engineering or Related Field

     

    High School Diploma or GED

     

    We Offer

     

    Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

     

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    ADA Statement & EEO Statement

     

    In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

     

    We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

     

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