Engineering Technician

Unicom Engineering•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs hands-on laboratory and technical support activities, including enterprise server provisioning, hardware assembly, integration, troubleshooting, testing, validation, and qualification to support engineering development and product readiness efforts.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, block diagrams, technical specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and precision assembly equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.
CompTIA A+ certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
3+ years of experience supporting hardware development, validation, testing, or datacenter/server platforms.
Experience working in engineering laboratories, R&D environments, or product development organizations.
Familiarity with enterprise server architectures from OEMs such as Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Supermicro, or equivalent.
Experience supporting thermal testing, liquid cooling technologies, or high-performance computing environments.
Proficiency with engineering laboratory equipment and diagnostic tools, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, data acquisition systems, and thermal measurement instrumentation.
Ability to follow all applicable Business Management System (BMS) processes.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
Linux Power User - CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006)
Attention to Detail
Fine Motor Skills
Laboratory Operations
Hardware Integration & Rework
Teamwork & Collaboration
Safety Awareness
Organization & Documentation
Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Quality Focus and Execution Excellence
Know and follow established company core values.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work safely and effectively in an engineering laboratory environment, including prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, and working around electronic, mechanical, and thermal test equipment.

Responsibilities

Provision, configure, and maintain enterprise server platforms, including Windows and Linux operating systems, BIOS settings, firmware revisions, storage subsystems, and related hardware and software components.
Set up, organize, and maintain engineering laboratories, test benches, equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
Prepare and deploy enterprise server platforms for air-cooled, immersion-cooled, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling test environments.
Cut, prepare, apply, and assist with the installation of thermal interface materials (TIMs), thermal pads, and related thermal management components.
Perform server assembly, disassembly, upgrades, integration, hardware modifications, soldering, cable fabrication, connector termination, prototype assembly, and hardware rework activities in support of engineering development.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instrumentation and diagnostic equipment used for product validation and troubleshooting.
Support engineers in system validation, troubleshooting, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and performance testing activities.
Collect, analyze, document, and communicate test data, procedures, results, work instructions, and equipment records.
Ensure compliance with established laboratory safety procedures, ESD controls, quality standards, and company policies.
Assist in the evaluation, installation, and qualification of new hardware, equipment, and laboratory infrastructure as required.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development, integration, testing, and customer demonstrations.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary company information, engineering data, designs, customer information, and intellectual property in accordance with company policies.
Learn about company’s business as appropriate.
Shows up to work on time and attends work as scheduled.
All other duties as requested by supervisor or department head.