Hardware Lab Technician VI
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
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Job Description:
Hardware Lab Technician VI
ONSITE (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking is seeking a hands-on Hardware Lab Technician to support the development and bring-up of new hardware prototypes. This role is part of the Lab Support team and is critical to enabling product development and design engineering by managing prototype boards, systems, lab infrastructure, and asset tracking.
Role Overview
As a Hardware Lab Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining lab operations, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring that prototype development and testing environments run efficiently. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with hardware systems and thrives in a dynamic lab setting.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and repair lab equipment as issues arise
Coordinate maintenance and repair of DVT (Design Verification Test) chambers
Upgrade, manage, and track lab infrastructure and assets
Maintain and improve lab processes, policies, and procedures
Support Manufacturing Test Engineering lab activities
Assemble, test, verify, troubleshoot, and rework hardware prototypes
Build and troubleshoot test fixtures, cabling, and adapters
Perform failure analysis for contract manufacturers and field teams
Support lab management tasks, including system installation and procurement of supplies
Operate thermal test chambers (load systems, monitor tests, and assist users)
Ensure all work complies with TL9000 quality standards
Provide support to remote teams and partners (occasional domestic/international travel may be required)
Lift up to 45 lbs as needed
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience managing an engineering lab and lab network
Recent experience (within the past 5 years) in lab design and power planning
At least 3 years of experience with lab equipment calibration, including budgeting and purchase orders
At least 3 years of experience in asset tracking, budget planning, and lab process development
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working with complex electronic assemblies
Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent experience
Strong foundation in digital and analog electronics
Proven ability to perform failure analysis and troubleshoot to the component level
Strong soldering and rework skills, including fine-pitch SMT components
Proficiency with power and hand tools (e.g., drills, wire crimping tools, connectors, and lugs)
This is a highly hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about hardware development and lab operations, with a direct impact on next-generation networking products.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here .
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
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