Lab Technician

Role Description

UST is seeking a Lab Technician to support day-to-day operations in a semiconductor validation and development lab located in Chandler, Arizona.

Opportunity

• Fine-pitch soldering/rework utilizing microscopes
• Debugging circuits with a DMM, Programmable PS
• Troubleshooting HW issues / failures / malfunctions
• Conducting hardware-level troubleshooting and component replacement under engineering guidance
• Following ESD safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized, and secure lab environment
• Assembling and disassembling systems, boards, and components such as motherboards, CPUs, memory, and power supplies
• Supporting BIOS and firmware updates and assisting in system bring-up and smoke testing

Qualifications

• Experience in Electronics, Electrical or related fields
• Surface-mount soldering (603, 402, 201 components)
• Able to interpret ECO to apply reworks
• Familiarity with firmware flashing tools (e.g., Dediprog, BAT scripts, OS utilities)
• Basic knowledge of operating system installation (Windows/Linux) and driver install/setup
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Good collaboration and organization
• Following detailed documentation
• Experience with reading schematics & board layout
• Debugging circuits with DMM, Programmable PS

Desired Skills

• Advanced Soldering Skills
• Experience supporting semiconductor validation or platform bring-up labs
• Familiarity with lab asset management and tracking systems
• Experience with high resolution photography equipment & software
• Debugging circuit with DMM, Programmable PS

Qualification

• Experience or strong interest in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Architecture
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in a related field preferred
• 4–7 years of experience in Platform enabling/debug
• 2–4 years of experience in fine-pitch soldering
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work on lab benches and handle ESD-sensitive components safely

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below. Role Location: Arizona Compensation Range: $40,000-$60,000 Benefits: Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.