Hardware Lab Technician (AI Infrastructure)

Location: Onsite in San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $105,000–$130,000 USD per year

Company

Provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through semiconductor-based connectivity solutions integrating CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink, and software technologies.

What you will do

• Operate a manual probe station to probe printed circuit boards and components.
• Perform DC and signal integrity measurements on PCBs and evaluation hardware.
• Assemble, inspect, and test modules and subassemblies.
• Manage product, tool, consumable, and peripheral inventories, including purchasing, organization, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Support lab infrastructure, organization, daily operations, and compliance with ESD and cleanliness policies.
• Assist engineers with soldering, SMD rework, and other hands-on hardware tasks.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a hardware lab environment.
• At least 1 year of manual probe station experience.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification in electronics, electrical, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Self-directed approach and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Nice to have

• Two years of manual probe station or inventory management experience.
• Experience with solder rework on 0201 components, micro-coax cables, and fly line or magnet wire.
• Ability to interpret circuit schematics and board layouts.
• Experience troubleshooting PCBAs with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Familiarity with Python, Bash, and Linux.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with SI/PI, validation, design, NPI, and other technical teams.
• Salary is determined based on location, experience, and comparable employee compensation.
• Inclusive workplace that encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.