Engineering Lab Technician
About the role
Location: Hillsboro, OR. Duration: 12+ Month Contract. Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S. The Engineering Lab Technician will support the Datacenter Systems & Board Design Team, responsible for testing, validation, and debugging of advanced datacenter products and systems. The role involves collaborating with engineers to design, develop, test, and deliver GPU-accelerated computing products, maintaining and troubleshooting complex lab systems, performing performance and functional testing using Deep Learning and AI applications, and contributing to product quality. The position offers hands‑on experience with GPU servers, datacenter infrastructure, system architecture, hardware, and software, and opportunities to learn new skills related to these areas.
Responsibilities
- System Assembly & Installation: Assemble, build, and install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
- System Testing & Validation: Run system tests. Collect and report on testing results. Screen modules and boards as part of validation testing and debug.
- Signal Data Collection: Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
- Board & Mechanical Rework: Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks to be completed by skilled technicians. Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
- Lab Logistics & Inventory: Support lab shipping & receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
- Lab Operations: Maintain and organize the lab equipment for efficiency and continuously look for ways to improve lab processes.
- 3D Printing: Help 3D print plastic parts for quick service modifications to setups/fixtures