Laboratory Technician

Lab Technician (Hardware Measurement & Testing)

Overview

Our client, a leading technology company known for its cloud and hardware innovation, is seeking a skilled Lab Technician to support the development of advanced cloud infrastructure hardware. This role focuses on signal and power integrity work, including hands-on lab-based measurements supporting hardware development efforts. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with electronic measurement equipment and a strong technical foundation in computer hardware. This is an onsite position based in Redmond, WA, requiring five days per week in the lab environment.

What You'll Do

• Taking VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) and Scope measurements on hardware components


• Analyzing information to determine, recommend, and plan hardware layouts, including computers and peripheral equipment modifications


• Assembling and modifying existing equipment to meet specialized testing needs


• Building, testing, and modifying product prototypes using working or theoretical models, including computer simulations


• Evaluating factors such as reporting formats, cost constraints, and security requirements to determine hardware configurations


• Monitoring equipment functionality and making necessary modifications to ensure systems conform to specifications


• Conferring with engineering staff to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and overall system performance requirements


• Providing training and support to system designers and users

The Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years of hands-on Lab Technician experience


• 2+ years of Computer Hardware experience


• 2+ years of Electronics experience


• Demonstrated hands-on experience taking measurements on electronic systems (data center technician experience alone is not sufficient)


• VNA measurement experience strongly preferred


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Creative and detail-oriented with strong teamwork skills


• Basic mentoring skills to support and provide constructive feedback to colleagues


• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models


• Familiarity with transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems


• Practical knowledge of engineering science and technology applications


• Understanding of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware/software, including applications and programming


• Experience with computer applications and design software related to the engineering field


• Bachelor's or associate's degree in engineering preferred


• 5 years of related experience required


• Resumes must accurately reflect genuine hands-on experience; candidates should be prepared to speak authentically to their technical background during assessments

Reasons To Love It

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure hardware development


• Company-provided Surface laptop equipment for the duration of the assignment


• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, with no overtime required


• Potential for contract extension based on project budget and performance


• Collaborative team environment working alongside experienced engineering staff


• Opportunity to gain exposure to advanced VNA and Scope measurement techniques in a leading-edge lab setting