Lab Technician

Envision Technology Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Technology Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Technology/Engineering professional to perform hands-on validation and testing of Mac hardware across hundreds of test devices. The role involves unboxing, racking, cabling, configuring, scanning, and preparing Mac NPI hardware and test devices, while maintaining organized lab infrastructure and accurate asset records.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience, strong knowledge of Terminal and Bash, and proven ability

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Mac/Apple hardware.
• Hands-on hardware setup, testing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with lab operations or hardware validation.
• Strong knowledge of Terminal and Bash.
• Experience with software/firmware updates.
• Testing, validation, and regression testing experience.
• Inventory and asset tracking experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced engineering/lab environment.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week.
• Ability to move between different buildings/lab locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on validation and testing of Mac/Apple hardware across hundreds of test devices.
• Unbox, rack, cable, configure, scan, and prepare Mac NPI hardware and test devices.
• Maintain and organize racks, test equipment, peripherals, and lab infrastructure.
• Track hundreds of devices under test and maintain accurate inventory and asset records.
• Configure hardware and perform regular software/firmware updates.
• Assist engineers with regression testing, experiments, additional data collection, and validation activities.
• Prepare devices for automated testing frameworks by placing, cabling, configuring, and scanning equipment.
• Tear down and reorganize racks efficiently to support multiple projects.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and lab-related issues alongside engineering teams.
• Maintain test equipment and assist with setting up new lab spaces.
• Document test procedures, configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lab processes.
• Prioritize multiple requests and communicate task status and potential delays clearly to the engineering team.

Skills

Mac hardware

Hardware setup

Lab validation

Terminal Bash

Firmware updates

Testing

Inventory tracking

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Time management

Multitasking

Lift 50 lbs

On-site 5 days

Inter-building moves

Job description

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Experience: 8–10 years
• Role: Technology / Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on validation and testing of Mac/Apple hardware across hundreds of test devices.
• Unbox, rack, cable, configure, scan, and prepare Mac NPI hardware and test devices.
• Maintain and organize racks, test equipment, peripherals, and lab infrastructure.
• Track hundreds of devices under test and maintain accurate inventory and asset records.
• Configure hardware and perform regular software/firmware updates.
• Assist engineers with regression testing, experiments, additional data collection, and validation activities.
• Prepare devices for automated testing frameworks by placing, cabling, configuring, and scanning equipment.
• Tear down and reorganize racks efficiently to support multiple projects.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and lab-related issues alongside engineering teams.
• Maintain test equipment and assist with setting up new lab spaces.
• Document test procedures, configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lab processes.
• Prioritize multiple requests and communicate task status and potential delays clearly to the engineering team.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Mac/Apple hardware
• Hands-on hardware setup, testing, and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with lab operations or hardware validation
• Strong knowledge of Terminal and Bash
• Experience with software/firmware updates
• Testing, validation, and regression testing experience
• Inventory and asset tracking experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced engineering/lab environment
• Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week
• Ability to move between different buildings/lab locations as required

Preferred Skills

• Python scripting
• Experience supporting automated testing frameworks
• Experience working with engineering or hardware validation teams
• Experience with NPI hardware or test devices