Air Quality Sensor Technician - SmartSense Technology at SGS

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Please note we are looking for candidates with a strong background or interest in computer, electronics, or engineering.

Put your electronics skills to work for cleaner, safer air.

SGS is seeking a hands-on Air Quality Sensor Technician to join our SmartSense Technology team in East Syracuse. In this role, you’ll assemble, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced air quality sensors that help create healthier indoor environments. If you enjoy working with electronics, solving complex problems, and seeing the real-world impact of your work, this is the opportunity for you.

This is your chance to combine technical expertise with purpose, contributing to cleaner air and safer spaces while working with cutting-edge sensor technology.

Opportunity Highlights

• Hands-On Technology: Build, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced air quality sensors that deliver precise environmental readings.
• Real-World Impact: Your work directly contributes to healthier indoor spaces and safer environments.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to improve and refine sensor technology.
• Growth & Learning: Develop your technical skills while gaining experience with the latest electronics and sensor systems.

What You’ll Do

Sensor Assembly & Calibration

• Assemble, test, and calibrate air quality sensor units for performance and reliability.
• Ensure sensors provide accurate and precise environmental readings.

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical issues in sensor units.
• Maintain detailed records of testing, calibration, and repairs.

Collaboration & Product Improvement

• Work alongside engineers to provide feedback and support product development.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and enhance product performance.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow SGS procedures and maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and safety.
• Support regulatory and internal quality requirements.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with electronics, sensor systems, or related technology.
• Strong knowledge of circuits, soldering, and reading schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Preferred: experience with air quality technology, embedded systems, or environmental monitoring.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00-$25.00.  This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Why Join Us?

At SGS, you’ll be part of a global organization known for quality, integrity, and innovation. Here, your technical skills have purpose — you’ll help design and maintain systems that make indoor spaces healthier and safer. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technology, grow your expertise, and see the tangible impact of your work every day.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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