Lab Infra Engineer

As a Lab Infra Engineer, you will play a critical role in the Systems Engineering function, supporting prototype bring-up, test execution, device farm operations, and cross-functional engineering efforts. You will act as the backbone of lab operations, ensuring devices and infrastructure are always ready for testing and validation cycles.

Prototype Device Setup & Lab Operations

• Set up, configure, and maintain prototype hardware devices and test systems.

• Support device provisioning, firmware flashing, and configuration changes requested by engineering teams.

• Maintain lab infrastructure including racks, devices, cables, and power/network connectivity.

Device Farm & Test Infrastructure Support

• Manage and monitor prototype device farms used for automated testing workflows.

• Ensure systems are test-ready and operational for continuous integration (CI) pipelines.

• Perform manual intervention when automated systems fail or require remediation.

Testing & Validation Support

• Execute hardware, firmware, and system-level test procedures across devices.

• Support debugging test failures by isolating hardware vs software issues.

• Assist in validation activities covering functional, regression, performance, and reliability testing.

Troubleshooting & Issue Triage

• Investigate and troubleshoot device failures, connectivity issues, and test anomalies.

• Work with engineering teams to capture logs, perform root-cause analysis, and escalate defects.

Lab Maintenance & Operations

• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.

• Track inventory of devices, cables, and consumables; support calibration and maintenance schedules.

• Document configurations, issues, and test results accurately.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Firmware, Hardware, and Infrastructure teams.

• Support rapid prototyping cycles and bring-up activities for new hardware platforms.

• Assist engineers during debug sessions, experiments, and validation cycles.

• Work with third-party vendor team and internal stakeholders for any HW equipment and accessories.

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Required Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in lab infra engineer, hardware validation, or test lab environment.

• Hands-on experience working with consumer electronics, embedded systems, or prototype devices.

• Strong understanding of device setup, configuration, and hardware troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic command-line operations.

• Ability to analyze logs, document results, and track issues systematically.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured test procedures.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with device automation environments or CI/CD test infrastructure (e.g., Jenkins).

• Basic scripting knowledge (Python or Shell) for test execution/debugging.

• Exposure to Android/iOS debugging tools (ADB, Logcat.

• Familiarity with networking, device provisioning, and lab-scale hardware setups.

• Prior experience in AR/VR, wearable devices, or consumer hardware R&D environments.

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Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in:

o Electrical/Electronics Engineering

o Computer Engineering / Computer Science

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Key Competencies

• Strong hands-on technical troubleshooting capability

• Ability to work in fast-paced R&D lab environments

• High level of ownership and operational discipline

• Effective cross-team communication and collaboration

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation mindset

Top Skills:

• CI/CD test infrastructure (e.g., Jenkins).

• Basic scripting knowledge (Python or Shell) for test execution/debugging.

• Exposure to Android/iOS debugging tools (ADB, Logcat.

• Familiarity with networking, device provisioning, and lab-scale hardware setups.

• Prior experience in AR/VR, wearable devices, or consumer hardware R&D environments.