Associate Game Hardware Technician

LNW Gaming, Inc.(KAC); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Reno is seeking an Associate Game Hardware Technician to support game development and testing by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Electronic Gaming Machines and related hardware.

You will ensure lab infrastructure reliability through facility upkeep, network wiring, inventory management, and provide responsive support to engineering and test teams; full-time on-site role joining our Gaming team.

Qualifications

• College coursework preferred toward a degree in Electronics or Computer Science.
• Technical background with a basic understanding of electronics.
• Minimum of 1 year electrical or electronic experience.
• Ideal candidate has experience as a Gaming Technician or Slot Technician.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities PC repair and hardware maintenance skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Move, install, set up, maintain, and reconfigure Electronic Gaming Machines and related components.
• Perform hardware troubleshooting down to the assembly level (e.g., printers, bill validators, cables) and up to server and network inputs (e.g., switches, controllers, routers).
• Provide day‑to‑day and remote technical support for test engineers.
• Maintain, organize, and manage support and replacement part inventories.
• Wire and maintain networks to support testing environments.
• Support lab facility maintenance, upgrades, and reconfiguration as required.

Skills

PC repair

Hardware maintenance

Electronics basics

Multitasking

Education

Coursework toward Electronics or Computer Science degree

Job description

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

The Associate Game Hardware Technician supports game development and testing by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Electronic Gaming Machines and associated hardware. The role ensures lab infrastructure reliability through facility maintenance, network wiring, and inventory management while providing responsive support to engineering and test teams.

Job Functions

Move, install, set up, maintain, and reconfigure Electronic Gaming Machines and related components. Perform hardware troubleshooting down to the assembly level (e.g., printers, bill validators, cables) and up to server and network inputs (e.g., switches, controllers, routers). Provide day‑to‑day and remote technical support for test engineers. Maintain, organize, and manage support and replacement part inventories. Wire and maintain networks to support testing environments. Support lab facility maintenance, upgrades, and reconfiguration as required.

Qualifications

Education College coursework preferred, ideally toward a degree in Electronics or Computer Science. Experience Technical background with a basic understanding of electronics. Minimum of 1 year of electrical or electronic experience. Ideal candidate has experience as a Gaming Technician or Slot Technician. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities PC repair and general hardware maintenance skills. Strong understanding of computer hardware operation and principles. Familiarity with software test methodologies, procedures, and the product development lifecycle. Results‑oriented mindset with the ability to multitask and take initiative. Strong time management and organizational skills. Clear and professional communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Detail‑oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to interact courteously and professionally with coworkers, including problem resolution and decision‑making.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, reach, kneel, lie prone, hold, push, pull, and lower equipment as required.

Work Conditions

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Full-time, on-site role at our Reno studio; 5 days per week. Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job‑related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross‑platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

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