Lab Engineer III

BCForward is currently seeking a onsite motivated Lab Engineer III at San Jose, CA USA (only non-sponsorship candidates)

Position: Lab Engineer III

Location: San Jose, CA USA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Job Type: [>%3D40 weeks] [Contract] [Onsite].

Pay Range: $70 - $75/hr. on W2.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: Lab Engineer III

Duration: 2 Years

Location: San Jose, CA USA

Job Description:

• Utilize, calibrate, and configure laboratory testing systems and instruments
• Conduct testing and analysis related to electrical circuits, signal integrity, I-V and RF tests, and optical microscopy
• Manage procurement and inventory control of lab supplies and equipment
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to lab technicians, engineers, and other team members
• Ensure compliance with ISO accreditations and audit requirements
• Generate detailed technical reports and deliver clear presentations
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment

Requirements:

• Minimum Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 4+ years of related industry experience with hands-on work using lab tools and basic test equipment
• Strong background in electrical testing (Signal Integrity, Circuit design, I-V and RF tests), optical methods (Thermal and Light Microscopy), and design tools (SolidWorks, 3D printing, CT scanning)
• Expertise in lab equipment protocols, calibration, and configuration
• Experience in procurement and inventory management for laboratory supplies
• Knowledge of ISO accreditation processes and audit requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and across departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Python programming and foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Knowledge of materials analysis techniques such as DSC, TGA, XRF, and FTIR
• Proven laboratory management and operations experience

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

• 4+ years of experience working with lab instrumentation and basic test equipment
• Familiarity with procurement processes and inventory management for lab supplies and equipment
• Competency in configuring, calibrating, and operating electronic test instruments

Good to have skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-based environments
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Typical Day in the Role:

• Operate oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RSA (Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers) for hardware testing and analysis
• Perform I-V (current-voltage) characterization on a variety of electronic components and devices
• Conduct RF testing and debugging to identify performance or design issues
• Perform device teardown, disassembly/reassembly, and root cause/failure analysis
• Document teardown procedures and test results with precision and clarity
• Track test devices from initial intake through final resolution
• Assist software teams by locating critical data within device file systems, under guidance

BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCForward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCForward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 246635 when responding to this ad.