Hardware Lab Technician (410-1)

Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Materials Workshop Technician to lead hands‑on machining, fabrication, and failure analysis within our materials workshop. Unlike a traditional machinist, this individual will combine expert tool operation with a fundamental understanding of metallurgy to identify, analyze, and correct manufacturing issues. You will be instrumental in the prototyping phase and the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of hardware components. Key Responsibilities Precision Machining: Perform hands‑on metal machining operations including skiving, CNC operation, and manual machining. Metallurgical Preparation: Execute high‑quality cross‑sectioning and polishing of metal samples for microscopic inspection and analysis. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conduct failure analysis on common IT industry metals (e.g., Copper, Aluminum, Stainless Steel) to determine why a part or process failed. Process Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve fundamental manufacturing issues related to machining, brazing, and surface treatment operations. Hardware Innovation: Work closely with engineers to bridge the gap between design and physical production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability of thermal, mechanical components. Required Qualifications Technical Expertise: Proven experience in metal machining and fabrication techniques (CNC, skiving, brazing & bonding, etc.). Analytical Mindset: Ability to understand the why behind material failures or process deviations. Materials Knowledge: Familiarity with the properties and behaviors of copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting manufacturing processes like diffusion bonding, brazing, and surface finishing. Ways to Stand out from the Crowd Experience with Failure Analysis (FA) tools and methodologies. Knowledge of heat transfer hardware (e.g., heat sinks, cold plates) and their common failure modes. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models. #J-18808-Ljbffr SproutsAI