**Job Title: Hardware Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Technician to build and assemble prototype network and server racks according to engineering specifications. This role requires expertise in complex cabling, system integration, and troubleshooting, ensuring that all builds meet high standards of quality and compliance. **Responsibilities** + Build and assemble prototype network and server racks according to engineering specifications. + Perform complex cabling of network and server racks, ensuring high standards of quality and organization. + Support server-level prototype builds, including system integration and troubleshooting. + Prepare builds for customer Test Rack Inspection (TRI) and First Article Inspection (FAI), ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. + Assist with completing tasks associated with TRI and FAI including serviceability and mechanical verification. + Identify and communicate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and end user serviceability challenges during the prototype build process. + Rework prototype builds based on customer feedback and engineering design changes. + Collaborate closely with engineering, product development, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution of prototype builds. + Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following safety procedures and best practices at all times. + Document build processes, issues, and resolutions to aid in future builds and design improvements. **Essential Skills** + Knowledge of network configurations and server hardware. + Familiarity with customer test rack inspections and FAI processes. + Hands-on experience with reworking prototypes based on feedback and iterative design changes. + Ability to troubleshoot, rework, and test equipment. + Proficiency in hardware testing and software installation. + Understanding of electronics, schematics, and blueprints. + Experience with Linux and C++. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience). + 3+ years of experience in a hardware technician role, preferably with experience in building and cabling server/network racks and server level builds. + Strong understanding of prototype build processes, cabling techniques, and DFM principles. + Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering schematics, blueprints, and build instructions. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. + Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. + Ability to lift and move heavy equipment as needed (up to 50 lbs). **Why Work Here?** Join a team that thrives on excellence in a fast-changing, high-growth technology environment. Enjoy long-term employment with opportunities for advancement and promotions. Benefit from weekly attendance bonuses, high security, and a clean work environment. Our company values collaboration, innovation, and thought leadership, offering a supportive culture that challenges the status quo. **Work Environment** Work in multiple buildings within a large company that provides room for advancement and promotions. The environment includes standing for long periods, ESD precautions, and loud areas requiring ear protection. Our team is diverse and forward-thinking, focused on delivering custom server, storage, and networking solutions to some of the world's largest cloud, social media, and enterprise companies. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, California. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.