Electronics Lab Technician

A. O. Smith Corporation

. Support and provide input to the Engineering team in evaluating, developing, and innovating new products .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLebanon • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lab testing protocols, equipment servicing, and project management while ensuring compliance with ANSI, UL, and EC standards. Capable of leading and training lab technicians, analyzing test data, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.

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Lab Testing Protocol DevelopmentProject ManagementEquipment ServicingLeadership and TrainingData Analysis and Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Testing ProtocolsData RecordingPrototype DevelopmentWeldingMachiningSolderingMetalworkingBasic Algebraic FunctionsTroubleshootingTest Certification

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationIndependent Decision-MakingProblem AnalysisSolution Implementation

Tools & Technologies

Lab EquipmentTesting Equipment

Industry Keywords

ANSI StandardsUL StandardsEC StandardsCSA TestsTest Lab EnvironmentGas Appliances Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and provide input to the Engineering team in evaluating, developing, and innovating new products
Provide leadership and training for new Lab Technicians
Maintain complete technical understanding of lab test setups and procedures
Develop testing protocols and schedules with team engineers to improve efficiency and productivity
Direct at least two support personnel on project teams to review and process data
Manage multiple projects and keep them moving through the lab in a timely manner
Review project instructions and prints to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, equipment, technical problems, and possible solutions
Set up, assist with, and test units according to diagrams and instructions
Observe and record test and evaluation results
Build prototypes and test equipment from drawings
Log and distribute test results to Engineering and file them
Maintain safe practices and a professional work area
Learn and apply ANSI, UL, and EC standards
Use and service lab equipment for testing and prototype development
Guide and instruct other lab technicians
Develop model-making, sheet-metal layout and fabrication, welding, machining, soldering, and metalworking skills
Conduct the test certification program under the direction of a test agency representative

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Degree in Engineering or Related Field with 7+ years of related work experience preferred
In lieu of degree, 10+ years of related work experience and High School Diploma or GED
Experience working in a test lab environment
Completed at least one major project from start to finish
Experience testing boilers, water heaters, pool heaters, or other gas appliances to standards
Experience using and servicing most lab equipment
Working knowledge of CSA tests and proper test data recording
Working knowledge of basic algebraic functions
Ability to act with limited supervision on initial unit setup and troubleshooting
Independent decision-making and analysis
Ability to analyze problems, present solutions, and implement decisions
Ability to recognize incorrect parameters and unit malfunctions
Understanding of required test data collection, recording procedures, and data interpretation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Competitive compensation package