Test Technician — BIOS/Firmware, Scripting & VM Testing

Fortinet; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation time

Comprehensive leave program

Equity program

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Union City, California is seeking a qualified individual to perform product inspections and testing in the IQC department. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in testing, and strong scripting abilities. Responsibilities include testing multi-node systems, collaborating with product managers, and summarizing testing reports. This role offers a competitive hourly wage along with various employee benefits, including insurance coverage and an equity program.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and working with systems.
• Ability to solder circuit board (motherboard) preferred.
• Be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections in the IQC department.
• Test multi-node systems in a VM environment.
• Work closely with Product Managers on PM Projects.

Skills

Testing experience

Scripting (Python/TCL/Perl/Shell/PHP)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Quality Control Engineer to support incoming quality control processes for Fortinet network security products. This role involves guiding technicians, conducting hands-on testing, and collaborating with global engineering and quality teams to ensure product excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop test scripts for incoming quality control (IQC) and rework.
• Support and guide QC technicians in performing IQC testing.
• Independently conduct IQC tests on Fortinet products, ensuring hardware and firmware integrity.
• Apply rework and upgrades to BIOS, OS, SMC, and CPLD components as needed.
• Prepare tested and approved units for final shipment to customers.
• Perform failure analysis and troubleshoot issues identified during testing.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommend solutions to recurring problems.
• Communicate with engineering teams across regions and provide feedback to the Quality Management team.

Qualifications:

• Strong sense of ownership, motivation, and initiative.
• Experience with or familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell, SecureCRT is a plus).
• Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and basic network security principles.
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture and network equipment.
• Strong communication skills
• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $21/hr - $36/hr. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.