Junior Eng Lab Technician

TekWissen LLC

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$0–$25
SKILLS
Application Framework, Broadband, Business Solutions, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Hardware, Computer Servers, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods and Services, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Device Drivers, Diversity, FPGA, File Systems, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Hardware Components, Hardware Installation, Hardware Repair, Help Desk, Hypervisors, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Input/Output, Inventory Management, Java, Laboratory, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Linux Administration, Linux Networks, Linux Operating System, Memory Hardware, Microprocessor, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Word, Motherboards, National Intelligence Council (NIC), Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Debugging, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Tools, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Server Architecture, Server Clusters, Server Support, Software Administration, Software Installation, Solid State Drive (SSD), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Storage Peripherals, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Test Automation, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors,motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.

Job Title: Junior Eng Lab Technician

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Austin, TX

Work Type: Onsite/Hybrid

Job Description:

Client is looking for a Junior Eng. Lab Technician to help optimize the performance of Client's-based next-generation servers for its cloud and enterprise customers. As a passionate and dedicated Junior Eng. Lab Technician in the Server Performance Group, you will be supporting the server performance architects who optimize workloads for throughput and latency by identifying opportunities across all parts of system architecture, spanning the application and related frameworks, the Java Virtual Machine, operating system, hypervisor, network and storage drivers, BIOS, CPU core, memory & I/O subsystems. SPG needs a Junior Eng. Lab Technician who is comfortable with server assembly, operation, SW installation and both debug/repair of hardware. The candidate would be responsible for racking, stacking, and maintaining servers as well as installing components (e.g., processors, memory, storage, NICs, etc.) on rackmount and benchtop systems.

Job requirements (at least 1 year of demonstrated ability in each of the following):

  • Team oriented The candidate is willing to work in a team environment, take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
  • Comprehend Instructions, SOP's - Interpret and follow standard operating procedures well.
  • Computer hardware installation Must be able to install and remove CPUs, memory, peripherals, and storage media (e.g., SSDs, NVMe's, NICs, etc.).
  • Flashing firmware Familiar with flashing firmware (i.e., BIOS, FPGA FW, VR FW) on systems or devices via remote management system or programming tool.
  • Good understanding of Linux OS and Windows Server OS Must know how to install various Linux and Windows OS versions. Also, candidates must be familiar with navigating the OS file system, list hardware components and configure network interfaces.
  • Committed to develop skillsets Candidate must be able to quickly learn line-of-business applications in Client for specific technical tasks.
  • Detail oriented Candidate must have great attention to detail with servicing lab requests and troubleshooting issues.
  • Inventory Management tracking, organizing and reclaiming lab hardware regularly.
  • Physical Requirements Candidate should be able to lift to 50lbs.
  • Previous experience in server assembly, software/OS installation, server operation, and debug.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills - Candidate must be able to clearly communicate observations in the lab and ask clarifying questions.
  • Friendly, helpful, can-do attitude, who works well with others and leadership.
  • Windows and Linux environment software setup and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to debug, root cause, and resolve system functional issues.
  • Power/thermal
  • Firmware (BIOS, FPGA FW etc.)
  • Components (Board/CPU/Memory/Storage/NIC etc.)
  • Network
  • Basic understanding of Linux networking, installing "NICs" network interface cards, and applying static IP addresses.
  • MS Office applications Must know how to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc..

Preferred attributes:

  • Ability to setup/configure/debug high speed network infrastructure in a lab environment.
  • Prior experiencing with automated testing.
  • Experience with configuring a server cluster, or client/server configurations.
  • Experience managing several server systems and end-user support.
  • Willingness to work extended hours on rare occasions, including evenings or weekends, to support critical milestones or urgent issues

Candidate Experience and Education:

    • Required: 2 years of related experience or education
    • Preferred: Associate's degree in computer technology and at least 3-5 years of proven experience in related field.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/