Server Test Engineer
Actalent
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Actalent, a global engineering leader, seeks a Server Test Engineer for our fully onsite Whitsett, NC facility. You will lead testing and validation of high-volume server hardware, ensuring quality and alignment with global engineering standards.
Responsibilities include developing test plans for x86 servers, validating BIOS/UEFI and BMC, and driving issue resolution with engineering and operations to improve reliability. This is a permanent onsite role with competitive benefits.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of server hardware testing and validation in manufacturing or data-center environments.
- Experience with BIOS/UEFI and BMC configuration and testing.
- Knowledge of server management protocols (Redfish/IPMI).
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team for server testing and validation in high-volume production.
- Develop, maintain, and execute test plans for server hardware and firmware.
- Analyze test results and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
- Document defects and drive corrective actions with engineering.
- Support manufacturing readiness and continuous process improvement.
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Job description
A leading global technology organization is seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Server Test Engineer to support server manufacturing operations within a state-of-the-art U.S. fulfillment and production facility. In this role, you drive server test operations, ensure product quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and maintain alignment with global engineering and manufacturing standards. You provide technical leadership, support production testing activities, resolve complex technical issues, and collaborate closely with engineering, logistics, quality, and operations teams to deliver reliable, high-performance server platforms.
A leading global technology organization is seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Server Test Engineer to support server manufacturing operations within a state-of-the-art U.S. fulfillment and production facility. In this role, you drive server test operations, ensure product quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and maintain alignment with global engineering and manufacturing standards. You provide technical leadership, support production testing activities, resolve complex technical issues, and collaborate closely with engineering, logistics, quality, and operations teams to deliver reliable, high-performance server platforms.
- Lead and support a team responsible for server testing and validation activities in a high-volume production environment.
- Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of server hardware and system components, including x86 server platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for server hardware and firmware.
- Analyze test results, identify trends and anomalies, and clearly communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track hardware and firmware defects using structured defect management practices.
- Work closely with engineering teams to drive issue resolution, implement corrective actions, and improve product reliability.
- Participate in design reviews and specification assessments to influence product quality and testability at early stages.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives across production lines.
- Ensure compliance with global quality, validation, and production standards throughout all test operations.
- Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision making, KPI management, and rigorous performance tracking.
- Apply strong hardware troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and resolve complex server issues on the production floor.
- Support and optimize production testing workflows, including PXE/DHCP-based deployment and test automation where applicable.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, quality, and operations teams to align testing with business objectives.
- Influence cross-functional teams and provide leadership in establishing best practices for server validation and test processes.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and process optimization within the manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 5+ years of server hardware testing and validation experience, preferably in manufacturing, production, or data center hardware environments.
- Strong hands‑on experience with server hardware validation and testing, including x86 server platforms.
- Solid understanding of server architecture, including BIOS/UEFI and BMC configuration and behavior.
- Experience with firmware validation and platform integration for enterprise server systems.
- Knowledge of server management protocols such as Redfish and IPMI, with the ability to apply them in test and troubleshooting scenarios.
- Experience administering Windows Server or Linux operating systems in support of test and validation activities.
- Strong hardware troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex server issues.
- Familiarity with enterprise operating systems and virtualization technologies used in server environments.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach to decision making and process improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results, defects, and technical recommendations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience influencing cross‑functional teams to adopt best practices and drive issue resolution.
- Leadership experience in high‑volume production environments, including team support and KPI‑focused performance management.
- Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with Intel-based server platforms and NVIDIA GPU server technologies.
- Hands‑on with NVIDIA GPU server experience in test or production environments.
- Knowledge of PLDM and related platform management protocols.
- Experience with PXE deployment and DHCP configuration for automated server provisioning and testing.
- Familiarity with VMware and virtualization platforms used for validation and production testing.
This is a Permanent position based out of Whitsett, NC.
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.
- Unlimited PTO (role/location dependent)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company support
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Career development and training opportunities
This is a fully onsite position in Whitsett,NC.
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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