Test Technician 2 # 26-20637

US Tech Solutions; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 126,078,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Longmont, CO is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support SSD hardware bring-up, firmware validation readiness, and lab operations. This contract role requires onsite presence and focuses on configuring test systems, tracking hardware, and keeping activities aligned with project schedules.

You will work with firmware, validation, platforms, facilities, IT, and operations, performing OS installs, rack setups for 20–30 systems per rack, and routine lab maintenance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware experience with PC and server systems.
• Experience with NVMe/PCIe SSDs.
• Ability to execute test plans and follow procedures.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux command line.
• Basic scripting in Python or Shell is beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware and lab environments.
• On-site, full-time lab role.

Responsibilities

• Support SSD hardware bring-up and lab readiness for projects.
• Build and maintain NVMe/PCIe SSD test systems and lab infrastructure.
• Run defined test plans and pre-flight checks.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, firmware, connectivity, and power issues.
• Capture diagnostic data and summarize results for engineering analysis.
• Manage lab inventory and asset tracking.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and internal movement of components.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, facilities, IT and operations.
• Plan rack allocation and power for future scalability.
• Communicate status, risks, blockers, and dependencies clearly.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional discussions.
• Identify efficiency improvements via automation and scripting.
• Support lab repair workflows and process improvements.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Lab operations

Scripting (Python, Shell)

Unix/Linux knowledge

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NVMe/PCIe SSD hardware

PC/Server hardware

Microsoft Excel

Automation tools

Job description

$44-$45 per hour

Longmont, CO

Contract

Duration: 12 months

Description:

• We are looking for a Lab Technician to support SSD hardware bring-up, firmware validation readiness, and lab operations within the US FPT lab team. In this role, you will help enable successful SSD validation programs by ensuring test systems are properly configured, hardware is available and tracked, issues are resolved quickly, and lab activities stay aligned with project schedules.

• This is a hands-on technical role in a fast-paced engineering lab environment. You will work closely with firmware, validation, platform, facilities, IT/infrastructure, and operations teams to support new hardware bring-up, test execution, system debug, inventory management, and continuous improvement of lab processes.

• This role requires onsite lab support and direct interaction with SSD hardware, test systems, lab inventory, and shipping/receiving activities. Remote or hybrid work is not supported for this role due to the nature of lab operations and hardware readiness requirements.

• The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical problems, working directly with hardware, documenting results clearly, and contributing to a reliable and scalable lab environment.

Overview:

• Hands-on PC and server hardware experience (assembly, setup, and bring-up)

• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware and lab environments

• Familiarity with SSD technologies and storage systems (preferred but not required)

• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems

• Experience with NVMe, PCI, or related hardware technologies (preferred)

• Exposure to lab tools such as protocol analyzers or FPGA-based systems (nice to have)

• Lab & Operational Experience

• Lab maintenance, organization, and infrastructure support

• Equipment handling, rack building, and system installation (20–30 systems per rack)

• Shipping/receiving and inventory setup (unboxing, powering, OS installation)

• Ability to perform repetitive hardware setup and validation tasks efficiently

• Automation & Scripting (Secondary)

• Basic scripting (Python, shell) for task automation is beneficial

• Ability to assist in scaling processes (e.g., OS installs across multiple systems)

• Not a primary requirement, but adds value

Experience Level

• Typically 1–2 years of relevant hands‑on technical experience

• Degree preferred but not required if experience is strong

• Work Style & Environment

• On‑site, full-time lab role (standard business hours)

• Physically active role (handling small systems and lab equipment)

• Daily team coordination and structured workflows

Key Behavioral Traits

• Highly motivated and proactive

• Reliable and consistent in execution

• Willing to learn and work in a hands‑on, lab-focused environment

• Commitment to the role and team stability

Overall Focus

• This role prioritizes practical hardware experience, lab operations, and troubleshooting, with automation as a secondary skill set. Ideal candidates are hands‑on technicians with strong fundamentals in PC hardware and lab workflows, rather than highly senior or purely software‑focused professionals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Support SSD hardware bring‑up, configuration, validation readiness, and ongoing maintenance for project‑specific platforms.

• Build, configure, modify, and maintain NVMe/PCIe SSD test systems, hosts, debug systems, and supporting lab infrastructure.

• Execute defined test plans, manual procedures, pre‑flight checks, and system validation steps with strong attention to detail.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, firmware, connectivity, power, and system‑level setup issues to restore lab readiness.

• Capture and summarize diagnostic data, logs, failure observations, and debug details to support engineering analysis.

• Manage lab inventory, asset tracking, hardware reuse, check‑in/check‑out processes, and project‑specific hardware availability.

• Coordinate shipping, receiving, internal movement, and tracking of SSD and non‑SSD hardware components.

• Collaborate with engineering, validation, facilities, IT, and operations teams to support lab activities and project schedules.

• Support lab planning activities related to rack allocation, space, power, equipment readiness, and future scalability.

• Communicate task status, risks, blockers, and dependencies clearly and proactively.

• Participate in team meetings and cross‑functional discussions to provide updates on assigned activities.

• Identify and implement efficiency improvements through automation, scripting, documentation, and repeatable lab processes.

• Support lab repair workflows, issue tracking, and process improvements for recurring lab activities.

Technical Requirements :

• Hands‑on experience building, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining PC/server‑based hardware systems.

• Experience with NVMe/PCIe SSD hardware, storage platforms, or system‑level test environments.

• Ability to execute test plans, follow written procedures, and summarize results accurately.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, firmware, connectivity, and system setup issues.

• Familiarity with Unix/Linux command‑line environments.

• Basic scripting experience in Shell or Python is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, reporting, and data organization.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently using technical documentation and defined procedures.

• Comfortable performing hands‑on, repetitive, detail‑oriented lab activities with consistency and quality.

• Prior experience in an SSD, storage, firmware validation, hardware validation, or engineering lab environment is strongly preferred.

• Experience with automation, diagnostic tools, log collection, or analyzer tools is a plus.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/)

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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