Lab Technician

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician to support our global hardware lab infrastructure for silicon validation. You will perform daily safety walks, manage chemical inventories, and assist with maintaining lab equipment and test rigs.

Work closely with Environment, Health, and Safety, CBRE, and the HW farm team to setup GPUs/CPUs/SoCs, run tests, and document results with clear reports.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience maintaining chemical inventory (chemicals in labs).
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for cross‑team work.
• Background in general mechanical engineering; high attention to detail.
• Experience with lab instruments and hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily lab walk-throughs to identify issues and maintain safety.
• Track incoming/outgoing chemicals; document usage and storage.
• Maintain clean, safe lab environment and ensure procedures comply with protocols.
• Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot devices (air compressors, pumps, PDU, network).
• Record data, interpret results, and prepare concise reports for teams.
• Coordinate setups with HW farm team; configure/testing lab machines (GPUs/CPUs/SoCs); operate scopes and data acquisition systems.
• Coordinate with CBRE, EHS and other groups to support lab infrastructure.

Skills

Chemical inventory

Team coordination

Mechanical engineering

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Documentation

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Lab Technician to support global HW lab infrastructure for silicon validation

What Will You Be Doing:

• Conduct daily routine lab walk-throughs to find out any issue or concerns that needs to be addressed and enable us to keep our labs as a safe working environment.
• Work closely with Environment, Health, and Safety to keep track of all incoming and outgoing chemicals that are used in all labs. Document all chemical usage and storage accurately and promptly.
• Participate in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety regulations and protocols. Ensure all laboratory procedures comply with protocols and standards. Provide critical lab support in collaboration with infrastructure, facilities, CBRE, EHS, and other groups.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Monitor and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, such as air compressors, water pumps, water chillers, power distribution units, network issues, etc.
• Record and analyze data, interpret results, and provide concise written reports. Communicate effectively with team members and other departments as needed.
• Familiar with hand tools and power tools to build simple structures, racks, carts, benches, and any other things that relate to the lab environment.
• Work closely with the HW farm team to coordinate setups, configure, and maintain lab machines consisting of GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs. Set up and operate lab equipment such as scopes, thermal solutions, debugger systems, and data acquisition systems as needed for testing and debugging.

What We Need to See:

• 5-7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent experience in keeping track of and maintaining chemical inventory. (e.g., biology, chemistry, or a related discipline).
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with the team. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong background in general mechanical engineering. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers), hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately. Proficient in using computer applications for data entry and analysis.
• Prior experience in managing hardware, lab setups, and software issues in the lab. Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of various motherboard platforms, SoCs, PC HW such as graphics cards, memory, and storage.

Education and other requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field like Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or trade school equivalent.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50+ lbs), climb ladders, and work in tight mechanical spaces or outdoor weather conditions.