Data Center Hardware Test Technician

Blueprint Technologies•Redmond, WA

17h•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Blueprint is seeking a hands-on Data Center Hardware Test Technician to support research and development environments in Redmond and Totem Lake, Washington. This role is focused on the physical setup, operation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and supporting test infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a practical, mechanically inclined problem-solver comfortable working directly with hardware, following detailed test procedures, identifying unexpected behavior, documenting results, and collaborating with engineers to keep lab and data center environments operating safely and effectively.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience in a hardware test lab, data center, server environment, electronics lab, manufacturing test environment, or similarly technical setting
Experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting physical servers and related hardware
Experience performing hardware validation, reliability testing, system stress testing, environmental testing, or structured test execution
Familiarity with thermal testing, liquid cooling, coolant systems, test blocks, or temperature-controlled hardware testing
Ability to read and follow technical procedures, diagrams, equipment instructions, and safety documentation
Experience using diagnostic tools, test equipment, sensors, or monitoring systems
Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills
Ability to recognize abnormal temperatures, pressure, flow, noise, vibration, leaks, connectivity problems, and other equipment issues
Strong attention to detail when configuring equipment, executing tests, and recording results
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple pieces of equipment or concurrent test activities
Commitment to workplace safety, proper equipment handling, and established lab procedures
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform work involving standing, bending, reaching, and moving equipment
Ability to work 100% onsite across facilities in Redmond and Totem Lake, Washington

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with TTVs, thermal test blocks, coolant systems, or SST testing
Experience with liquid-cooled servers, high-density compute environments, or CPU/GPU test systems
Experience monitoring coolant temperature, pressure, and flow
Experience supporting engineering validation, EVT, DVT, PVT, HALT, reliability, or environmental testing
Experience working with devices under test, test fixtures, PCBAs, sensors, or prototype hardware
Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, rack-and-stack activities, PDUs, and structured cable management
Experience using Linux or server diagnostic interfaces to support hardware testing and troubleshooting
Experience with ticketing, asset-management, or test-documentation systems such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or ServiceNow
Experience creating or improving test procedures, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, or equipment documentation
A background spanning multiple technical disciplines, such as server hardware, mechanical systems, electronics, cooling, low voltage, manufacturing, or field service

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical server hardware and associated test equipment
Set up and support servers and devices under test within data center and lab environments
Work with TTVs, thermal test blocks, coolant systems, and related testing infrastructure
Perform SST testing and other hardware-validation or system stress-testing activities
Assemble and modify test configurations according to engineering instructions, diagrams, and documented procedures
Connect and disconnect coolant lines, test fixtures, sensors, power, network cabling, and supporting equipment
Monitor temperature, pressure, coolant flow, power, and other system measurements during testing
Inspect test configurations for leaks, improper connections, airflow issues, thermal events, and other safety concerns
Execute documented test procedures and accurately record test conditions, measurements, results, and failures
Troubleshoot server hardware, test equipment, cabling, cooling components, and physical connectivity issues
Replace failed or damaged components and perform break/fix activities
Escalate unexpected results, equipment failures, and safety concerns to the appropriate engineering teams
Maintain organized, safe, and test-ready lab and data center environments
Track servers, test equipment, components, tools, and replacement parts
Create and update test records, tickets, SOPs, equipment histories, and troubleshooting documentation
Support the movement, staging, deployment, and decommissioning of servers and test hardware
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, facilities, and program teams across multiple workstreams
Travel between Redmond and Totem Lake facilities based on project and testing needs