Hardware Integration Technician

Socket.dev; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Annual discretionary salary increases

Bonuses

Paid holidays & time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Hardware Integration Technician to assemble and configure enterprise server and storage systems per BOMs and engineering specs.

You will verify configurations, apply asset tags, and maintain serialized inventory while ensuring quality before testing. The role demands attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities to work with high-value hardware and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in computer assembly, electronics manufacturing, or system integration.
• Ability to read assembly instructions, BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic computer skills including data entry and inventory tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and configure server and storage systems according to BOMs, build instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Install SSDs, NICs, expansion cards, and other customer-specified hardware components.
• Verify part numbers, system configurations, and component placement to ensure build accuracy.
• Apply required labels, serial numbers, and asset tags.
• Perform system reassembly and ensure all components are properly secured.
• Maintain accurate serialized records and traceability of configurations.
• Report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or quality concerns promptly.
• Inspect hardware components for defects or damage prior to installation.
• Follow ES D, quality, security, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Experience in computer assembly

Hardware & electronics components

Read and follow BOMs

Data entry & inventory tracking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Inventory management systems

Asset tagging/serialization

Job description

Position Summary

The Hardware Integration Technician is responsible for assembling, configuring, and documenting enterprise storage and server systems in accordance with engineering specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs), and manufacturing work instructions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring systems are accurately built, properly documented, and prepared for testing and deployment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with high-value hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

System Assembly & Configuration

• Assemble and configure server and storage systems according to BOMs, build instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Install SSDs, NICs, expansion cards, and other customer-specified hardware components.
• Verify part numbers, system configurations, and component placement to ensure build accuracy.
• Apply required labels, serial numbers, and asset tags.
• Perform system reassembly and ensure all components are properly secured.

Inventory Control & Traceability

• Maintain accurate records of serialized components and system configurations.
• Scan and document inventory transactions using internal inventory management systems.
• Ensure complete traceability of components throughout the assembly process.
• Report inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or quality concerns promptly.

Quality & Process Compliance

• Inspect hardware components for defects or damage prior to installation.
• Verify completed systems meet configuration, quality, and workmanship standards before release to testing.
• Follow established ESD, quality, security, and manufacturing procedures.
• Identify and escalation build issues, documentation discrepancies, or process concerns.

Material Handling & Production Support

• Safely move systems and materials throughout the production process.
• Prepare completed units for testing and subsequent production stages.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area.
• Support production objectives while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in computer assembly, electronics manufacturing, system integration, production, or a related technical environment.
• Experience working with computer hardware and electronic components.
• Ability to read and follow assembly instructions, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and inventory tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Nice to Have

• Experience building or configuring servers, storage systems, networking equipment, or other enterprise hardware.
• Familiarity with SSDs, networking components, and computer hardware installation.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or ESD-controlled environment.
• Experience using ERP, MES, warehouse management, or inventory tracking systems.
• Familiarity with serialized inventory tracking and asset management processes.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position is $64,000 to $73,000; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses.
• Employees receive paid company holidays, paid time off, and access to company-paid training.
• Optional benefits include tuition reimbursement, a 529 college savings plan, pet insurance, legal and ID theft coverage, and other voluntary insurance plans.