Laboratory Technician

Agility Partners; Redmond; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Surface laptop provided

Job summary

Agility Partners in Redmond, WA is seeking a skilled Lab Technician focused on signal and power integrity for cloud infrastructure hardware. You will perform hands-on measurements with VNA and oscilloscope, support hardware development, and collaborate with the engineering team to optimize hardware layouts and prototypes.

This onsite role requires 2+ years in lab, electronics, and computer hardware, with strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Lab Technician experience with hardware
• 2+ years of Computer Hardware experience
• 2+ years of Electronics experience
• Experience taking measurements on electronic systems with VNA strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative and detail-oriented with strong teamwork
• Basic mentoring skills for colleagues
• Knowledge of precision technical plans and models
• Understanding of telecom hardware interfaces and computer hardware/software

Responsibilities

• Take VNA and Scope measurements on hardware components
• Analyze data to plan hardware layouts and modifications
• Assemble and modify equipment for testing needs
• Build and test prototypes using models and simulations
• Evaluate hardware configurations considering cost and security
• Monitor equipment and adjust to meet specifications
• Collaborate with engineering on interfaces and performance
• Provide training and support to system designers and users

Skills

Lab technician experience

Computer hardware experience

Electronics experience

VNA measurement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in engineering

Tools

VNA

Oscilloscope

Engineering simulations

Job description

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