Hardware Inventory Technician

UST; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

UST, based in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Hardware Inventory Technician to coordinate hardware builds, track shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records across engineering sites. The role requires proactive follow-up with factories and strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hardware inventory roles, excellent communication, and the ability to work with logistics, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and data integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2+ years of experience in hardware inventory or similar roles.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with factories, logistics, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with factory contacts and internal engineering teams to track PCB/SMT builds, chip allocation, build schedules, production status, and yields.
• Follow up proactively with factories and internal stakeholders on outstanding hardware requests, build activities, shipment status, and delivery timelines.
• Track the movement of chips, boards, lab peripherals, and other hardware assets across multiple engineering sites.
• Manage end-to-end shipment tracking, including shipment status, expected delivery dates, delays, and delivery blockers.
• Escalate shipment delays, missing hardware, build issues, inventory discrepancies, and other operational blockers in a timely manner.

Skills

Asset Management

Inventory Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

Hardware Inventory Technician

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

UST is searching for a highly organized and detail-oriented Hardware Inventory Technician to support hardware operations across engineering teams, factories, and multiple locations.

This role will be responsible for coordinating hardware builds, following up on hardware and shipment status, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring accurate operational data across multiple platforms.

The Opportunity

• Coordinate with factory contacts and internal engineering teams to track PCB/SMT builds, chip allocation, build schedules, production status, and yields.


• Follow up proactively with factories and internal stakeholders on outstanding hardware requests, build activities, shipment status, and delivery timelines.


• Track the movement of chips, boards, lab peripherals, and other hardware assets across multiple engineering sites.


• Manage end-to-end shipment tracking, including shipment status, expected delivery dates, delays, and delivery blockers.


• Escalate shipment delays, missing hardware, build issues, inventory discrepancies, and other operational blockers in a timely manner.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date hardware inventory records across multiple locations and engineering teams.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma or recognized equivalent qualification.


• 2+ years of experience


• The ideal candidate will be proactive and persistent in following up on open hardware activities, shipments, inventory movement, and factory deliverables.


• The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with factory contacts, logistics teams, engineering teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.


• Strong cross-functional communicator skilled in sending concise Daily Status Reports (DSRs) to engineering lead.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location

Santa Clara, California

Compensation Range

$45,000-$68,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

Asset Management, Inventory Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Entry