The Electrical Engineering Technician will support the Hardware Engineering organization in the validation, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of high-performance server platforms, liquid-cooled GPU systems, air-cooled computing platforms, networking products, and rack-level infrastructure. This role serves as a technical extension of the Electrical Engineering team, assisting with root cause analysis, engineering builds, failure verification, and manufacturing support activities across New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production.
The ideal candidate possesses strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting skills, is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and can effectively
communicate technical findings to engineers, operations, and quality teams.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and failure analysis of server motherboards, GPU trays, switch assemblies, power distribution boards, PCIe subsystems, and rack / server level hardware.
- Perform board-level, system-level, and rack-level debugging of liquid-cooled, and air-cooled server platforms.
- Support server-level hardware inspection and debugging using EE provided QMN/QCI tools to disassemble PCB modules, cabling, and other related hardware to support daily production output and goals.
- Support engineering investigations by reproducing field and manufacturing failures.
- Execute engineering validation testing using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
- Collect, document, and organize test data, photographs, schematics, and repair findings.
- Assist with debug of new hardware during NPI builds as well as ongoing RMA and sustaining projects.
- Build, modify, and maintain engineering test fixtures, harnesses, and prototype assemblies. Inspect, verify, and troubleshoot direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems including cold plates, coolant distribution units (CDUs), manifolds, pumps, hoses, quick disconnects (QDs), and coolant flow paths.
- Perform component-level diagnostics and identify suspect circuits using schematics, board layouts, and technical documentation.
- Support manufacturing by verifying repairs, validating process changes, and helping reduce repeat failures.
- Interface daily with Operations, Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain accurate records of engineering activities, repairs, and validation results.
- Support implementation of process improvements that increase first-pass yield and reduce defect recurrence.
- Assist in evaluating returned material (RMA) and customer-returned hardware.
- Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent military experience.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.
- 6+ months of experience troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies.
- Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, DC power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
- Understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and documentation tools.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies.
- Experience soldering and reworking SMT and through-hole components.
- Experience supporting server, networking, telecommunications, industrial electronics, or high performance computing hardware is preferred.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or NPI environment.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 standards.
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies including 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why.
- Exposure to Linux systems, firmware updates, and hardware validation tools.
- Basic understanding of PCIe, Ethernet, power distribution, and high-speed digital interfaces.
- Experience troubleshooting complex PCB assemblies using schematics, board layouts, test points, and component-level analysis during debugging and visual inspections (is a plus).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with a sense of ownership and urgency.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset and problem solving skills.
- Adaptability in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to safely work around high-powered AI server equipment and liquid cooled systems (meeting OSHA industrial standard requirements).
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods on the manufacturing floor.
- Ability to safely handle electronic assemblies using proper ESD controls.
