What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Hardware Lab Technician position at RLA Engineering?
Job Title : Data Center Hardware Lab Technician
Employee Type : WS
Expected Weekly Hours : 40
Location : Redmond, WA 98052
Pay Rate : $64.84 to $67.13 per hour
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting engineers in the client's business unit(s) by performing electro-mechanical hardware and software development and testing in a lab environment.
Responsibilities
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
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
Troubleshoot and resolve system failures and bugs
Get and execute assigned tasks from engineers
Define test plans to capture requested data
Run test scripts and collect test reports
Modify / blue wire circuit boards to run unique tests
Run hardware tests on circuit boards and draft test report
Support lab environment operations
Help calibrate test equipment
Help troubleshoot faulty lab equipment
Help revise lab SOPs and reports templates as requested
Help troubleshoot design under test (DUT)
Run A : B testing to determine potentially defective DUT
Use benchtop test equipment and hand tools to find root cause
Draft reports on observations and findings
Occasionally work 40 hours in a week to meet certain team milestones
Perform other duties as needed
Education and Credential Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent;
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related is preferred
Eligible to work in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status
Experience Requirements
3-5 years of experience in a lab technician role
Minimum 3 years of experience with networking
Minimum 3 years of experience with servers
Minimum 3 years of experience with lab hand tools
Experience maintaining / troubleshooting servers, network switches, and peripheral devices
Experience with control systems and / or data acquisition systems
Experience using benchtop test equipment such as oscilloscope, DMM, power supply, function generator, logic / network analyzer, thermal camera, etc.
Experience testing high speed circuits on PCBs considering signal integrity
Experience using circuit schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, etc.
Experience using 3D modeling CAD such as AutoCAD, etc.
Experience developing, modifying, and running test scripts via PowerShell, Python, etc.
Experience using hand tools (soldering iron) to hack / blue wire breadboard circuits and components on PCBs
Experience following lab SOPs and using templates for reports / presentations
Skills Requirements
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
High proficiency using productivity software such as M365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint)
Ability to use project / program management principles and methodologies to consistently meet task deadlines, triage changing priorities, and track issues to resolution
Ability to collaborate across diverse teams with a customer service mindset
Work Environment
The position typically operates in a standard office environment and / or from employee's home
This is an Onsite position located in Redmond, Washington
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