Hardware Lab Assistant (Permanent, Growth Track)

biblioso India; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Flexible onsite scheduling

Career path to Lab Technician

Job summary

biblioso India is seeking a motivated Lab Assistant to support datacenter and hardware operations while learning hands‑on technical skills. The role is designed for recent graduates or early-career individuals who want to grow into a Lab Technician position.

You will work within a dynamic, collaborative team, perform installation and setup tasks, and participate in hardware validation under supervision. Training and mentorship are provided to help you advance to a full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree/certificate in Engineering Technology, Computer Hardware, IT, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of computer hardware, components, and basic networking.
• Comfortable working with tools and following technical instructions.
• Strong desire to develop into a full‑time Lab Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical installation of racks, servers, network devices, cabling, and power units.
• Help build and configure servers, including wiring and basic setup.
• Support routine lab maintenance and organization, including prototype and test hardware upkeep.
• Learn and assist with cabling, power routing, and equipment labeling.

Skills

Hardware basics

Basic networking

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering Technology / IT degree

Tools

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and curious Lab Assistant to support datacenter and hardware operations while learning hands‑on technical skills in a cutting‑edge environment. This position is designed for recent graduates or individuals early in their hardware/IT journey who have a solid foundational understanding and a strong desire to grow into a full‑time Lab Technician role.

We are seeking a motivated and curious Lab Assistant to support datacenter and hardware operations while learning hands‑on technical skills in a cutting‑edge environment. This position is designed for recent graduates or individuals early in their hardware/IT journey who have a solid foundational understanding and a strong desire to grow into a full‑time Lab Technician role.

Team Environment

In this role, the nature of the work is dynamic and requires a collaborative attitude. While you will have specific duties, it's important to understand that the entire team is responsible for the final delivery, and this may occasionally involve taking on additional tasks outside your primary responsibilities. The ability to adapt and contribute wherever needed is key to succeeding in this environment.

Schedule

40 hrs/wk

• Flexible, must be open for any shift across our 24/7 service model

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with physical installation of racks, servers, network devices, cabling, and power units.
• Help build and configure servers, including wiring and basic setup.
• Support routine lab maintenance and organization, including prototype and test hardware upkeep.
• Learn and assist with cabling, power routing, and equipment labeling.

Technical Learning & Support

• Participate in system setup and basic hardware validation under supervision.
• Install operating systems and help run automated test scripts.
• Learn to use debug tools such as multimeters, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Support simple board troubleshooting, firmware flashing, and component handling.
• Assist with basic soldering or rework tasks (training available).

Collaboration & Flexibility

• Work closely with senior technicians and engineers to support project goals.
• Adapt to changing priorities and take on new tasks as needed.
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling, including night or late-evening shifts.
• Demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn continuously.

Basic Qualifications

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree/certificate in Engineering Technology, Computer Hardware, IT, or a related field – or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Foundational understanding of computer hardware, components, and basic networking.
• Comfortable working with tools, following technical instructions, and performing physical tasks.
• Strong desire to develop into a full‑time Lab Technician role.

Preferred / “Nice-to-Have” Skills (All Trainable)

• Exposure to server builds, PC assembly, or lab environments.
• Familiarity with basic board troubleshooting or electrical concepts.
• Any experience with Linux or OS installations.
• Intro-level soldering or rework experience.
• Interest in datacenter operations, hardware validation, or system deployment.
• Knowledge of scripting, hardware logging tools, or equipment like oscilloscopes (a plus).

What This Position Offers

• Hands‑on experience with datacenter‑level hardware and lab operations.
• Training and mentorship from experienced technicians and engineers.
• Flexible onsite scheduling with opportunities to support critical production hours.
• A clear pathway to transition into a full‑time Lab Technician position upon performance and business need.