Lab Technician 2

Job Title - Hardware Engineering and R&D - Lab Technician, Hardware 2
Location - Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration - 6 Months on W2 (Contract to Hire)

Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required: 3-5 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: none
Disqualifiers: none
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain several years of experience in a range of different skills as they will be working on different projects.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work and communication (how they handle and report up problems).

Key Responsibilities:
Prototyping mechanical systems and hardware
Building PCB and electronic component assemblies
Fabricating projects using 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies
Utilizing CAD software to create and modify designs
Electrical troubleshooting and repairs
Managing inventory and maintaining lab equipment
Performing server maintenance and computer networking tasks

Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
Proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting (specific software not required)
Strong skills in prototyping electronics and fabricating models
Comfortable voiding warranties

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
Experience working in a data center environment
Electrical troubleshooting expertise
Inventory management experience
Forklift certification
Server maintenance and computer networking skills
Proficiency with Hand tools

Hard Skills Assessments
• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: asap
• Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include panel style HSA with sponsor and a few other FTE.
• Required Candidate Preparation: n/a

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. Minimum 2+ years experience with 3D printing and prototyping (building models, prototyping and fabricating models etc.)
2. Minimum 2+years experience with CAD Software (computer-aided design and drafting) - Ex: Solidworks/AutoCAD/Creo
3. Minimum 2+years experience with a basic understanding of coding (Linux, etc.)