Hardware Validation Technician

UST; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

UST seeks a Hardware Validation Technician to support lab environments, set up production boards, diagnose issues, and verify system readiness for development and validation. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware bring-up, BIOS/UEFI work, and rigorous documentation.

Location is Santa Clara, CA, with a compensation range reflecting market conditions in the area. Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years in production board validation, hardware testing, or electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with system setup, hardware bring-up, and failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of PC hardware installation and system-level validation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and configure test systems including GPUs, CPUs, motherboards, storage, and networking components.
• Perform system bring-up diagnostics and production testing of hardware boards to verify specs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot board- and system-level failures using standard tools.
• Execute BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware flashing, and validation activities for production readiness.
• Document test results, validation findings, failure analysis, and corrective actions with production records.

Skills

Hardware bring-up

System diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma in Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Serial consoles

Job description

Hardware Validation Technician

Associate I - Lab Support

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 skilled Hardware Validation Technician with strong hands‑on experience in system setup, bring‑up, and debugging of production boards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining hardware test environments, troubleshooting system‑level issues, and ensuring reliable operation of production hardware used for development, testing, and validation.

The opportunity

• Assemble, install, and configure test systems including GPUs, CPUs, motherboards, storage devices, and networking components.
• Perform system bring‑up hardware diagnostics, and production testing of hardware boards to verify compliance with engineering and quality specifications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot board‑level and system‑level failures using standard debugging tools and established test procedures.
• Execute BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware flashing, and hardware validation activities to ensure production readiness.
• Document test results, validation findings, failure analysis, and corrective actions while maintaining accurate production records.

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

• High school diploma in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in production board validation, hardware testing, or electronics manufacturing, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Hands‑on experience with system setup, hardware bring‑up, production board debugging, and failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of PC/Computer hardware component installation, system‑level validation processes and troubleshooting.
• Experience with BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware flashing, system configuration, and board initialization.
• Proficiency in using hardware debugging tools, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial consoles.
• Familiarity with ESD practices, quality standards, and working in a lab or data center‑like production environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

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

$40,000-$60,000

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

Hardware Development, Inventory Management, Infrastructure Support, BIOS