IT Lab Technician

ReQruiting ApS; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ReQruiting ApS in the Copenhagen area is seeking an IT/HW Technician for our R&D department. The role combines hands-on hardware, network infrastructure, and lab operations to support product development. You will install, maintain and inventory lab hardware, assist with FPGA configs, server racks, and ensure secure, reliable networks.

Proactive problem solving and documentation are essential. Experience with Linux, Grafana monitoring, and a collaborative, agile mindset will help you succeed in

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with monitoring systems, preferably Grafana.
• Experience with server hardware installation and lab inventory management.
• Strong Linux administration skills (shell scripting, APIs).
• Knowledge of DHCP, VLAN/VXLAN, TCP/IP networking.
• Ability to assemble, configure and document lab hardware and prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Install and purchase lab inventory and organize it.
• Assist R&D HW team with inventory tracking and prototype assembly.
• Support 70% ad hoc tasks and 30% project tasks.
• Help drive continuous improvements in lab tools, methods, and processes.
• Ensure a tidy, efficient lab work environment.

Skills

Network infrastructure

Automation

Server room operations

Linux

Hardware purchasing and assembly

English (verbal/written)

HW architecture knowledge

Technical writing & documentation

Networking protocols (L2-4)

Education

IT technician or equivalent education

Tools

Grafana

CentOS/RHEL

Debian

Lab inventory tools

Job description

Copenhagen area Created: 09/10/2026
Applications will be screened regularly

IT/HW Technician DEPARTMENT R&D

• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure - DHCP servers, PDUs, routers, switches, and security.
• Hands-on experience with automation and management of network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with operation of a server room.
• Hands-on Linux user with experience in shell and Python scripting
• Hands-on experience with purchasing, assembling and installing racks, servers, NICs, NIMs and other HW equipment.
• English in speech and writing High
• Knowledge of server architecture (x86 based) and networking products at HW component level, e.g. interaction between processor, memory, PCIe, network, OS and software applications.
• Hands-on experience creating technical guides, plan drawings, inventory lists, etc.
• Knowledge in network protocols at L2-4, e.g. Ethernet, VLAN/VXLAN, and TCP/IP
• Knowledge about Linux administration for e.g., CentOS/RHEL, Debian (APIs, cURL, wget) Medium

Not implemented yet

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Hands-on experience with monitoring systems, preferably Grafana. Including setting up a new system and attaching probes.
• Danish in speech and writing Nice to have

HIRING MANAGER NOTES

Main responsibilities

• Installing and purchasing inventory to the LAB as well as organizing it.
• Assist R&D HW team with inventory tracking/management, prototype assembly and HW/SW/FPGA configuration of HW units used during product development
• Handle a workday with 30% project tasks and 70% ad hoc tasks.
• Supporting of peers in R&D in DK, Europe and US.
• Be part of driving continuous improvements in the tools, methodologies, and processes used in the LAB.
• Enabling you peers to keeping the work environment tidy and efficient.

Describe desired behavior (3-5 statements)

• Personal drive takes initiative and ownership.
• Team player and open minded with an agile mindset.
• Always curious about emerging technologies.
• Can have multiple balls in the air and work structured if needed.

What would be the first win needed for this new hire to be successful within 6 months?

• Take ownership of the LAB together with your team colleagues.
• Assist with the implementation of projects.
• Create a prototype for an inventory-management-system for HW units in R&D
• Be part of restructuring of LAB – better cable management, thermal and weigh distribution, etc.
• Processed 5-10 servers. Picking out specs to have them fully integrated in the LAB.
• Start work on the full inventory list of the LAB. (servers, racks…)

What would be needed for this new hire to be successful within 12 months?

• Finish the full inventory list of the LAB. (…, PDUs, NICs, …)
• Complete inventory-management-system
• Complete several documents related to new or old processes in the LAB.
• Implement VLAN segregation between admin, user and test.

Other remarks

• Preferably at least 3–5 years of experience working with servers and network infrastructure.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Preferably an educational background as IT technician or similar.