Validation Technician

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world. UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries.

About the role

UST is searching for a Validation Technician who will collect and prepare performance data from routine and specialized test requests for local and remote analysis.

• Contribute to prototype and proof-of-concept hardware build definitions.
• Perform evaluation and testing of new hardware platforms for product assessment activities.
• Document product features, capabilities, and technical requirements identified during evaluations.
• Execute complex test procedures with limited engineering guidance.
• Locate, interpret, and apply technical documentation supporting internal prototypes, supplier prototypes, and early-reference validation platforms.
• Remove, modify, integrate, and assemble PC hardware components and systems.
• Support development and evaluation of usage models for performance computing platforms, including gaming, streaming, content creation, virtual reality, and esports applications.
• Execute assigned work independently.
• Customize Windows and Linux operating systems, including driver installation, software deployment, and configuration.
• Use remote PC access and management tools.
• Utilize creative and technical software applications.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of experience in a hardware or semiconductor lab environment.

Skills

• Functional Testing
• Performance Testing
• Process Documentation
• Windows
• Customer Support
• Device Drivers
• Linux

Pay

Compensation range for this role in Oregon: $38,000–$57,000.

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), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents residing in the US, plus Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Optional voluntary short-term disability benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), and 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) 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) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for themselves and dependents residing in the US.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires).
• All US employees working in states or localities with more generous paid sick leave benefits will receive those benefits.