System Integration Lab Test Technician

Western Digital; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Lab Inventory Technician to join the engineering support team in Minnesota. This role focuses on HDD inventory management, lab support, and hands-on testing in a fast-paced environment.

You will load and unload drives, track inventory, run basic electrical tests, update firmware, and collaborate with engineers to report issues. A baseline knowledge of Linux and willingness to learn test equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Linux systems and ability to set up complex computer systems.
• Willingness to learn how to work with test equipment such as bus analyzers.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Report safety hazards or incidents promptly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage HDD inventory across customer teams, including loading and unloading drives.
• Track and record inventory; provide lab support, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
• Execute customer testing (including performance benchmarks and electrical tests), update firmware, and report problems to the engineering team.
• Adhere to SIT lab test procedures and communicate status in writing and verbally.

Skills

Linux

Test equipment

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Inventory management

Tools

Bus analyzers

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Lab Inventory Technician to join the engineering support team in Minnesota. This role focuses on HDD inventory management, lab support, and hands-on testing in a fast-paced environment.

You will load and unload drives, track inventory, run basic electrical tests, update firmware, and collaborate with engineers to report issues. A baseline knowledge of Linux and willingness to learn test equipment are required.