Lab Specialist

About Epirus

Epirus designs and builds cutting-edge, high-powered microwave (HPM) systems that have the ability to transform industries. With a successful foothold in the defense industry, where we invented directed energy weapon systems that surpass current capabilities, we’re creating new possibilities for intelligently-driven power products in commercial markets.

Job objective: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the Lab Specialist is someone who has experience with electronics testing calibration and implementing calibration schedules.  In this role, you will autonomously manage routine inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of instruments and manufacturing equipment.  You will also be responsible for collaborating with the supply chain organization to set up recurring contracts for calibration needs.

• Maintain and improve Epirus calibration processes and select vendors for recurring calibration support
• Manage calibration schedule adherence for electronics test equipment and tools, optimizing downtime to maintain production and engineering schedule needs. Communicate schedules and blockers proactively to key stakeholders
• Complete any calibration work that can be accomplished in house and troubleshoot as necessary
• Lead the selection, implementation, and migration of all assets into tool/equipment management system
• Responsible for the ESD, calibration, FOD and safety compliance in engineering lab and manufacturing environments
• Accountable to maintain safe and organized work areas at all time and support company EHS initiatives
• Support the companies tool control methods
• Manage ESD compliance testing and documentation
• Collaborate with engineering in new equipment implementation
• Work with industrial engineering team to maintain tool control processes and chit usage
• Historical record keeping
• Operate in accordance with Quality, Health, Environment and Safety guidelines and instructions and help create guidelines where required
• AS9100 audit preparation and participation

• Experience with RF testing equipment and ESD compliance
• Lockout tagout knowledge and demonstration of use
• Experience in lean methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• High school or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in electronic test calibration or maintenance
• US Citizen (future security clearance may be required)
• Ability to use a pallet jack and lift boxes of various weights and sizes

• AS9100 knowledge and audit experience
• Proven ability to manage and lead change
• Aerospace/Defense experience (preferably in new product introduction)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative; capable of working with various functions in an organization
• Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment