Senior Server Test Engineer

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo US Mfg. Smart Campus, Whitsett, NC is seeking a Senior Server Test Engineer to lead server hardware testing, validation, and production process optimization on-site.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a BS in CS/EE, and strong knowledge of BIOS/UEFI, BMC, and OS environments (Windows Server, RHEL/SUSE, VMware). You will develop test plans, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure Lenovo quality standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in testing server hardware.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of server hardware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to Lenovo global standards.
• Identify, document, and track defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in design and specification reviews.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Server testing

Test planning

Defect tracking

BIOS/UEFI validation

Cross-functional

VMware

OS familiarity

PXE/DHCP

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Windows Server

RHEL/SUSE

VMware

IPMI/Redfish tools

BMC

Job description

Location: Lenovo US Mfg. Smart Campus, Whitsett, NC

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days onsite per week

Availability: Occasional weekends and holidays as needed

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Senior Server Test Engineer to lead and optimize server production operations. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality output, process efficiency, and alignment with Lenovo’s global manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of server hardware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to Lenovo global standards.
• Identify, document, and track defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in design and specification reviews.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in testing server hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with x86 Intel server architecture and/or GPU Nvidia Arm based technology.
• Familiarity with server components like CPU, memory, BIOS/UEFI, BMC, PSU, motherboard.
• Deep understanding of BIOS/UEFI and BMC validation, including Redfish, PLDM, IPMI.
• Proficiency with Tier 1 server OSes such as Windows Server, RHEL/SUSE, VMware.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
• Basic skills in IP, routing, MAC address handling, and port troubleshooting.
• Ability to configure PXE, DHCP, and other server services.
• Strong verbal and written English skills; effective team collaboration.
• Understanding of validation processes and test methodologies.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment.
• Emphasis on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.