Lab Technician, Hardware 3

Job Description

Position Title: Lab Technician, Hardware 3

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Lab Technician, Hardware 3 with our client located in Redmond, WA. This is a 100 percent onsite role at Redmond, WA.

Job Description:

• Provide support for both new and ongoing projects within the Puget Sound Laboratory Portfolio.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory space.
• Attend project meetings, either virtually or in-person as required.
• Coordinate inter-lab deliveries with logistics providers and storage support organizations.
• Address procurement needs of the laboratory team as necessary.
• Collaborate with external vendors and facilities staff to ensure scheduled maintenance of laboratory sites.
• Assist with construction and infrastructure update efforts, maintaining communication channels with contractors.
• Demonstrate excellent computer and technical skills; proficiency with organizatio applications and virtual meeting platforms is essential.
• Possess a technical background with experience in datacenter environments and networking preferred.
• Experience with control systems and/or data acquisition systems preferred.
• Exhibit motivation, critical thinking, time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Provide on-premises assistance and support for computer equipment operations and other technical issues.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot systems including servers, network switches, and peripheral devices.
• Possess thorough knowledge of computer systems and IT components.
• Opportunity to work with emerging technology.
• The R&D Computer Technician manages daily operations and maintenance of our Puget Sound Area labs.
• What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to connect internally inside of organization with the potential to go FTE if the budget allows it.
• Unique Selling Points: Great team culture. If the candidate is interested in specific trainings the team will try to set that up internally for them. The sponsor is flexible with work-life balance.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile lists of items and consumables that require re-stocking and update the procurement sheet accordingly.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment.
• Assist in the setup and teardown of projects.
• Setup telemetry and data acquisition systems, collect telemetry data and test results from ongoing projects.
• Install and configure new systems and equipment.
• Attend project meetings and provide feedback as required.
• Approach tasks with a professional, courteous, and collaborative attitude.
• Set up computers with new operating systems and software configurations.
• Configure networks for new user systems.
• Perform system updates to ensure all systems are current.
• Create and assign virtual machines as needed.
• Conduct data backups regularly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system failures and bugs.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt, multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Purpose of the Team: This team is the advanced development lab for DC groups. They build and test everything like battery systems, animation cooling systems, etc.
• Key projects: This role will contribute to networking.
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 20% meetings, 30% documentation, 50% misc. tasks.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Must Have 3 years’ experience with networking.
• Must Have 3 years’ experience with working with servers.
• Must Have 3 years’ experience with hand tools.
• 3-5 overall years of experience in the field.
• No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• The ideal resume would contain previous experience in Data Center roles.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Redmond, WA (100% Onsite).
• Pay Range: $56/hr. to $72.50/hr.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.