AI-Enhanced Performance Test Technician

Dell Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies Inc. is seeking an AI Performance Test Technician to join the TPPA team in Austin, Texas. You will execute performance tests on mobile and desktop platforms, prepare test systems, and analyze data with AI-assisted tools to accelerate engineering decisions.

The role emphasizes meticulous data handling, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and hands-on hardware work in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with structured test procedures and thorough documentation.
• Basic understanding of PC hardware components (CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage).
• Comfortable with light mechanical tasks and ESD-safe handling.
• Experience with spreadsheet tools for data collection and simple analysis.
• Willingness to learn AI-assisted productivity tools as part of daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute performance benchmark and validation tests on mobile and desktop PC platforms per established test plans.
• Prepare test systems including hardware setup, OS installation, driver/BIOS updates, and tool installation.
• Log, organize, and maintain accurate test data in shared databases and reporting tools.
• Utilize AI to provide preliminary data analysis to support engineering decisions.
• Perform light mechanical and electrical tasks like swapping components and connecting power measurements.
• Maintain lab organization, inventory, and calibration schedules.
• Collaborate with architects, thermal, BIOS, and software engineers on cross-functional testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong computer literacy

Team collaboration

Documentation

Excel/Sheets

Willingness to learn AI tools

Light mechanical work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (in progress or completed)

Tools

Cinebench

3DMark

PCMark

Geekbench

Multimeters

Thermocouples

IR cameras

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Dell Technologies Inc. is seeking an AI Performance Test Technician to join the TPPA team in Austin, Texas. You will execute performance tests on mobile and desktop platforms, prepare test systems, and analyze data with AI-assisted tools to accelerate engineering decisions.

The role emphasizes meticulous data handling, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and hands-on hardware work in a fast-paced lab environment.