Lab Technician, Hardware

Lab Technician, Hardware 4 Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Lab Technician, Hardware 4, for a contract position in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be for three months with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary: The purpose of this team is to support the development of custom compute and AI hardware for data centres. This role will contribute to taking hands-on measurements of pre-production engineering samples of hardware to help drive the development of hardware and get it ready for manufacturing so I can be moved into data centers. This position is for a lab technician/engineer to take measurements on AI and compute platforms. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Execute Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) measurements on test boards and engineering validation boards for the validation of interconnect performance. Assemble systems or test fixtures as needed to prepare for measurements. Add instrumentation to devices/boards under test to enable high precision measurements. Some soldering may be necessary to prepare boards for measurement. Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of: Work in the lab collecting VNA and/or scope data. Prepare systems for measurement. Some soldering/rework is required. Summarize data. Qualifications: Previous work experience as an Engineering Technician. Experience making electrical measurements on circuit boards, such as oscilloscope measurements, time domain reflectometry measurements (TDR), or vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements. Experience assembling computer systems or other complex electrical systems. Experience in soldering and unsoldering components on circuit boards. Bachelor's degree in engineering required. 8-10 years of experience required. Minimum 7 years of experience as a lab technician. Minimum 7 years of experience in taking electrical measurements for hardware. Minimum 7 years of experience with reworking/assembling/soldering hardware. Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field. Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role. Most of the skills are acquired through the job training, however if the candidate did have a technical degree in electronics this would be a plus. The ideal resume would contain previous experience working hardware labs, taking and executing Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and/or scope measurements on test boards and engineering validation boards for validation of interconnect performance, experience reworking systems in the hardware lab, etc. Previous experience supporting data centers is a big plus. Preferred: Direct experience making vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements for the verification of high-speed interconnect performance. Familiarity with high-speed interconnects found in data center platforms, such as PCI Express, DDR, etc. Experience with assembling data center platforms - i.e. installing boards into chassis, attaching cables, heatsinks, fans, etc. If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!