Hardware Lab Technician

About the role

Join a world-class prototyping center assisting in the assembly and validation of next-generation hardware devices. Working directly alongside full-time engineers in a state-of-the-art lab environment, you will play a critical role in bringing custom prototype laptops from individual components to finished products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble laptops and electronic devices using precision hand tools.
• Install, replace, and rework hardware components following engineering instructions and SOPs.
• Perform functional checks, basic troubleshooting, and device validation.
• Conduct quality inspections on assembled laptops and thoroughly document issues.
• Learn laptop assembly workflows to deliver assembled devices on a strict target schedule.
• Follow strict lab safety procedures and maintain high-quality work standards on prototype gear.
• Perform precision disassembly, modification, and assembly of prototype electronic devices using hand tools.
• Install, replace, and rework internal hardware components according to detailed engineering specifications.
• Carry out functional testing, basic troubleshooting, and quality control inspections on completed devices.
• Document technical issues and maintain rigorous adherence to laboratory safety protocols.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience utilizing precision hand tools (screwdrivers, tweezers, torque tools) on hardware.
• Proven background in mechanical assembly, laptop repair, consumer electronics rework, or PC building.
• High level of manual dexterity, patience, and attention to detail when handling delicate components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow complex SOPs.
• Willingness to work 100% on-site in Redmond, WA, including potential overtime during peak production phases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Prior experience working inside an R&D, rapid prototyping, or hardware validation lab environment.

Pay

$25.27 – $35.27 per hour

Schedule

8:00 am to 5:00 pm