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