Hardware Lab Technician VI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

5d • $36 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Networking is seeking a hands-on Hardware Lab Technician to support development and bring-up of new hardware prototypes. As part of the Lab Support team, this role enables product development and design engineering by managing prototype boards, systems, lab infrastructure, and asset tracking. The technician maintains lab operations, supports engineering teams, and helps ensure that prototype development and testing environments run efficiently. The position is based onsite at an HPE office in Sunnyvale, California, five days a week. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required to support remote teams and partners. The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds as needed and complying with TL9000 quality standards.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with complex electronic assemblies.
• Associate 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, such as drills, wire crimping tools, connectors, and lugs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair lab equipment as issues arise.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of Design Verification Test (DVT) 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 by loading systems, monitoring tests, and assisting users.
• Ensure all work complies with TL9000 quality standards.
• Provide support to remote teams and partners; occasional domestic or international travel may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing for employees and their loved ones.
• Career development programs to help employees pursue career goals and develop expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree