Weekend Lab Engineer: Hardware Validation & Rack Builds

Akkodis; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician for a dedicated weekend shift in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on building, testing, and validating server and accelerated computing platforms, working closely with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will assemble, rack, test, and debug hardware, perform software-agnostic lab tasks, and maintain lab reliability and documentation. This is an onsite lab position supporting product development cycles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in an engineering or electronics lab, hardware validation lab, or similar.
• Experience assembling, configuring, and troubleshooting server hardware.
• Familiarity with Linux command-line environments and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install development platforms and large-scale server systems.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities: server installation, component integration, hardware configuration.
• Install, remove, and upgrade servers, GPUs, boards, and related hardware.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, and mechanical rework.
• Execute validation and system-level testing procedures.
• Collect, document, and communicate test results.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause investigations.
• Connect oscilloscope probes and capture waveform data.
• Support hardware bring-up activities and engineering development.
• Maintain lab inventory, equipment, and materials.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and lab logistics.
• Improve lab organization, efficiency, and processes.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Linux CLI

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Hardware integration

Rack-mounted systems

Education

Associate Degree

Technical Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Lab instrumentation

Soldering

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician for a dedicated weekend shift in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on building, testing, and validating server and accelerated computing platforms, working closely with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will assemble, rack, test, and debug hardware, perform software-agnostic lab tasks, and maintain lab reliability and documentation. This is an onsite lab position supporting product development cycles.