Job Description: Hardware Lab Technician – Electronics & Motherboard Rework
Job Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Lab Technician to support electronics hardware rework, motherboard troubleshooting, system bring-up, and lab operations. The ideal candidate should have practical experience working with Intel motherboards, PCB-level soldering and de-soldering, electronic components, and sensitive hardware such as CPUs and SoCs.
The candidate will be responsible for repairing and modifying hardware, assembling and configuring new systems, maintaining lab inventory, and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform hardware rework and troubleshooting on Intel motherboards, including resistor and capacitor replacement, wiring, unwiring, soldering, and de-soldering.
- Conduct component-level PCB repairs, probing, testing, and debugging of electronic circuits.
- Support hardware bring-up activities, including CPU/SoC installation, heatsink installation, BIOS flashing, and operating system installation.
- Handle sensitive electronic components and hardware while following proper ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions.
- Read, interpret, and work with complex electronic schematics, circuit diagrams, and PCB layouts, including Allegro.
- Support ramp-up and ramp-down activities for hardware systems in the laboratory.
- Manage lab inventory, track hardware components, and coordinate equipment and material logistics.
- Support procurement activities, shipping, receiving, and tracking of electronic components and hardware.
- Maintain proper documentation of hardware modifications, testing activities, inventory, and lab operations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support hardware testing, debugging, and laboratory activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with electronics hardware troubleshooting and motherboard-level repairs.
- Strong experience in soldering and de-soldering electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, and other PCB components.
- Experience working with Intel motherboards, PCBs, and electronic circuit boards.
- Knowledge of CPU/SoC handling, installation, and hardware assembly.
- Experience with BIOS flashing, OS installation, and system configuration.
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical/electronic schematics and circuit diagrams.
- Familiarity with Allegro or similar PCB design and schematic tools.
- Experience using electronic testing and debugging equipment, such as multimeters, probes, and related lab instruments.
- Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and precautions for sensitive electronic components.
- Strong organizational skills for inventory management, procurement, shipping, and receiving.