Hardware Lab Technician

Arista Networks•Santa Clara, CA

22h•$54,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges. At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do. Job Description Who You’ll Work With You will work closely with Hardware Design Engineers, fellow Lab Technicians, and cross-functional partners to support hardware bring-up, validation, and testing efforts. This role also collaborates with external logistics and facilities teams to ensure smooth and compliant lab operations. What You’ll Do You will support day-to-day hardware lab operations by managing prototype hardware, maintaining lab infrastructure, and assisting engineering teams with system setup, debugging, and testing. Your work will help ensure the lab environment is safe, organized, and ready to support fast-paced hardware development. We are seeking a hands-on, reliable, and detail-oriented Hardware Lab Technician to support daily operations within our Hardware Lab. This role is critical to the hardware development and validation process, ensuring that lab infrastructure, equipment, and prototype hardware are properly managed, maintained, and ready for engineering teams to bring up, test, and troubleshoot new systems.

Requirements

Associate (2-year) college degree or a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Hardware Lab Technician or in a comparable hardware lab role.
Demonstrated ability to debug systems and PCBs in a hands-on hardware lab environment.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
Basic knowledge of networking and electronics.
Proven experience supporting engineering teams with equipment setup, configuration, and testing.
Experience collaborating with teams to ensure lab operations meet operational and safety compliance standards.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

Manage and organize incoming prototype hardware from manufacturing, including check-in, labeling, and inventory tracking.
Check hardware units in and out to engineering teams while maintaining accurate documentation and asset records.
Support system-level and PCB-level debugging activities in a hardware lab environment.
Assist engineering teams with hardware setup, configuration, and testing of new systems.
Install and maintain lab infrastructure, including such as Rack mounting of hardware and AR switches, Installation of PDUs and routing of power cables and supporting basic network setup and configuration for diagnostics and EDVT testing
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and utility-related lab issues.
Coordinate shipments, returns, and storage of hardware units with external logistics partners.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized lab and storage environment.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure Hardware Lab operations comply with operational and safety standards.
Ensure lab infrastructure and equipment are ready and aligned with engineering schedules.
Perform physical tasks as required, including lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.