Data Center Deployment Logistics Technician

What You’ll Do

• Inventory & Asset Management
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking for servers, GPUs, networking gear, and components across warehouses and data centers.
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming shipments; verify accuracy against purchase orders and BOMs.
• Organize and label assets according to Lambda’s tracking standards.
• Use ERP and asset management tools to track inventory movement and deployment status.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and audits to ensure data integrity.
• Deployment Logistics
• Coordinate hardware staging, kitting, shipment, and receiving for large-scale AI infrastructure deployments.
• Partner with the infrastructure deployment team to ensure all components are available and prepped before installation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for material availability and staging at the data center.
• Absorb responsibilities for rack integration, cabling preparation, and packaging for outbound shipments to data centers or customer sites.
• Work with logistics partners to ensure timely, damage-free deliveries and returns.
• RMA & Hardware Lifecycle Support
• Manage the RMA process for defective or failed components.
• Initiate RMA requests with vendors and OEMs, track replacements, and ensure proper documentation and labeling.
• Support root cause analysis by providing accurate component and failure data to engineering teams.
• Ensure returned or repaired hardware is reintegrated into inventory accurately.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration
• Identify bottlenecks in the hardware logistics workflow and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, deployment, and engineering teams to forecast demand and align on delivery schedules.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for logistics and RMA procedures.
• Uphold Lambda’s quality and operational standards in every stage of the deployment cycle.

Required

• 3+ years of experience in data center operations, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience in or as a Data Center Technician.
• Strong understanding of hardware components (servers, GPUs, NICs, cabling, power systems).
• Experience managing RMA processes and vendor communications.
• Proficiency with inventory tracking systems, ERP software, or asset management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and handle data center hardware (up to 50 lbs) safely and efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED

• Experience in a data center or hardware integration environment.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (CCNA certification or coursework a plus).
• Knowledge of AI or HPC infrastructure components.
• Experience with warehouse operations, shipping logistics, or global supply chain coordination.