Hardware Technician (Data Center Server Hardware)

Quick Facts

• Role: Hardware Technician (Data Center Server Hardware)
• Focus: Precise electrical rework, hardware measurements, and prototype bring-up for custom server electronics
• Work style: Hybrid lab-based role with close collaboration with System Integration engineers

Description

Hands-on, detail-oriented Hardware Technician supporting development of next-generation custom server hardware. Perform precise electrical rework and modifications on prototype server main logic boards (MLBs), companion boards, and test fixtures, then validate work using key lab measurement instruments. Partner with System Integration engineers to debug issues and deliver finished, verified, documented results.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise electrical rework and modifications on prototype server MLBs, companion boards, and test fixtures.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and DC power supplies to verify rework, capture measurements, and support engineering review.
• Assist engineers during hardware bring-up by troubleshooting and debugging problems.
• Support failure analysis, test fixture builds, test automation setup, and general lab operations.
• Turn schematic changes and debug ideas into verified, documented outcomes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in high-precision manual assembly and rework of electronic circuit boards in an R&D lab, hardware development, or production-support setting.
• Proven ability to hand-solder and rework BGA, LGA, QFN, and CSP packages, including fine jumper wires, micro-coax, and trace modifications; able to work passives down to 0201 under a microscope.
• Expert operation of rework equipment including soldering irons, hot air, preheaters, hot plates, and BGA rework stations.
• Skilled with electrical lab instruments: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and DC power supplies (trigger/timebase, correct grounding, appropriate probing, waveform capture).
• Able to read schematics and PCB layouts and identify components and test points on dense boards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expectation management and clear documentation of technical work.
• Strong lab safety and ESD practices, including familiarity with chemical hazards (solvents, fluxes, epoxies) and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.