Hardware Lab Technician (Signal & Power Integrity)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Lab Technician to join our Azure Hardware R&D team in Redmond, WA. In this role, you will work directly with complex hardware systems, utilizing advanced laboratory equipment to measure, validate, and optimize signal and power integrity for next-generation hardware platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the physical foundation of global cloud infrastructure within a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-precision lab measurements on prototype hardware using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Oscilloscopes.
• Assemble, modify, and evaluate electronic circuit boards, components, and hardware assemblies according to engineering specifications.
• Monitor test setups, troubleshoot electronic hardware anomalies, and perform necessary modifications to ensure alignment with design specifications.
• Partner closely with full-time engineering teams to deliver daily measurement data and support hardware validation milestones.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Lab Technician in an electronics, hardware design, or R&D environment.
• 2+ years of experience working with computer hardware, circuit boards, processors, and electronic systems.
• Proven hands-on experience taking signal and power integrity measurements using VNAs and Scopes.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Redmond, WA, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of overall technical experience in hardware testing and electronics diagnostics.
• Strong schematic comprehension and experience with engineering design and simulation software.

Skills

• Cloud infrastructure
• Hardware Engineering
• Computer Hardware
• Computer simulations
• Data center
• Hardware Development
• Test hardware
• Azure
• Network Analyzer
• Analytical approach
• Detail-oriented
• Meticulous
• Troubleshoot
• Strong written communication
• Self-motivated
• Dependable
• Assemble
• Blueprints
• Broadcasting
• Prototypes
• Electronics Lab
• Electronics
• Electronic components
• Electronic hardware
• Engineering design
• Power integrity
• Maintenance
• Measurement
• Measurements
• Mentoring skills
• Multidisciplinary
• Oscilloscope
• Precision measurement
• Circuit board
• Circuit boards
• Prototype testing
• R&D
• Schematic reading
• Technical communication skills
• Technical drawings
• Technical support
• Telecommunications systems
• Test equipment
• Clear documentation

Pay

$46.32 – $56.32 per hour (contract role)

Schedule

8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, 100% onsite in Redmond, Washington

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings
• Short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits based on eligibility)