Datacenter Technician- Night Shift

Insight Global; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on hardware verification specialist to join a fast-paced lab environment focused on datacenter and computing hardware. You will assemble systems, run tests, and document results while supporting product development.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, high-power systems, and experience with Linux, schematic reading, and onboard validation to ensure robust hardware performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electronics, engineering, hardware testing, or validation lab.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, system validation, or debugging.
• Experience working with high-power systems or liquid cooling environments.
• Linux command line experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of computer hardware and system architecture.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and configure server and computing systems.
• Support hardware bring-up, testing, and validation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues.
• Run system-level tests and document results.
• Collect signal and performance data using lab equipment.
• Perform mechanical rework and system modifications.
• Support board-level testing and hardware validation.
• Maintain lab equipment, materials, and inventory.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and lab organization.
• Help improve lab processes and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Linux command line

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Hardware understanding

Tools

Schematic reading

Job description

Join a cutting-edge engineering team supporting the development and testing of advanced datacenter and computing hardware. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll work in a fast-paced lab environment assembling systems, troubleshooting hardware, running tests, and supporting new product development. This position is ideal for someone who loves working with hardware, enjoys problem-solving, and wants exposure to server, datacenter, and advanced computing technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assemble and configure server and computing systems
• Support hardware bring-up, testing, and validation efforts
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues
• Run system-level tests and document results
• Collect signal and performance data using lab equipment
• Perform mechanical rework and system modifications
• Support board-level testing and hardware validation
• Maintain lab equipment, materials, and inventory
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and lab organization
• Help improve lab processes and efficiency

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an electronics, engineering, hardware testing, or validation lab
• Experience with hardware bring-up, system validation, or debugging
• Experience working with high-power systems or liquid cooling environments
• Linux command line experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of computer hardware and system architecture
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Datacenter, server, or networking experience
• Server maintenance experience
• Soldering or board rework experience
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot hardware components
• Experience with ARM or x86-based systems
• Exposure to GPU, AI, or accelerated computing platforms