Hardware Lab Technician — AI Inference Systems

Positron; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully company-paid medical, dental, &

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Positron AI seeks a hands-on Lab Technician to keep the hardware lab running and support the office's IT needs. You will rack equipment, run cabling, and swap components inside servers and test systems, in a full-time onsite position in Spokane Valley, WA.

Occasional evenings or weekends may be scheduled in advance. The role requires comfort working with server hardware, network cabling, diagnostics, and hands-on maintenance, with a focus on reliability and procedure adherence.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working inside computer/server hardware using common hand tools.
• Careful and methodical with strong attention to procedures (including ESD-safe handling).
• Reliable and organized; keeps track of many small physical tasks.
• Comfortable helping coworkers with everyday computer/IT issues.
• Strong debug abilities to observe, collect data, and plan next steps.
• Able to lift and carry equipment up to ~50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in datacenter conditions (noise, temperatures).
• Able to bend, kneel, and reach to run cabling and service equipment.
• Able to stand and be on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Rack and unrack servers and lab equipment.
• Run and terminate network cables.
• Swap and install components: RAM, CPUs, cards, drives, power supplies, and fans.
• Install, swap, and maintain rack power equipment — PDUs and UPSs, including UPS battery checks.
• Install network switches and servers.
• Help maintain a tidy and organized server room (shelving, cable management).
• Help diagnose failing hardware and coordinate RMAs / warranty service.
• Help bring new machines online (imaging and basic first-boot setup).
• Decommission and tear down equipment; keep the lab, spares, and inventory organized.
• Provide basic facilities support for the lab (e.g., HVAC air filters).
• Support coworkers' desktops and laptops — setup, peripherals, printers, and everyday IT requests.
• Set up and maintain conference-room AV and video-conferencing equipment.
• Assist with network and wifi work, including wifi authentication (RADIUS/802.1X) and switch configuration changes.

Skills

Hardware handling

Attention to detail

Organized

IT support

Debugging

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Datacenter familiarity

Cabling

Extended standing

Job description

Positron AI seeks a hands-on Lab Technician to keep the hardware lab running and support the office's IT needs. You will rack equipment, run cabling, and swap components inside servers and test systems, in a full-time onsite position in Spokane Valley, WA.

Occasional evenings or weekends may be scheduled in advance. The role requires comfort working with server hardware, network cabling, diagnostics, and hands-on maintenance, with a focus on reliability and procedure adherence.