Engineering Technician

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Supermicro is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Power Solutions Department at our San Jose, HQ to assist in Product development and testing. This individual will work cross-departments assisting Research and Development Engineers and product managers as needed in product development tasks.

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

* Perform power supply characteristics testing, modification, and computer system testing as instructed

* Responsible for reliability testing procedures for products

* Operate system and power supply testing equipment and oscilloscopes

* Generate test report and record the complete test process, configuration, findings, waveforms, and results

* Modify power supply product as instructed and soldering duties will be involved

* Responsible for product thermal testing as instructed and operate thermal chamber

* Follow PM or engineer's directions to complete job assignments on schedule

* AA in Engineering or equivalent, BS degree is preferred

* Minimum 1 year of experience as a test technician is strongly desirable

* Basic knowledge of electronic circuits, PC, or server hardware and its operations

* Familiar with Microsoft Office and be able to generate test report

* Knowledge of power supplies operation and testing process is a plus

* Familiar with basic oscilloscope operation and good soldering skill is a plus

* Strong attention to detail, including accuracy and thoroughness

* Solid communications skills both verbal and written

* Basic electronics, digital and components knowledge background

* Able to work independently and be a good team player

Physical Requirements:

* Able to sit for long periods of time

* Able to input data into a computer and work with a computer screen for long periods of time

* Occasional bending and standing

* Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms

* Lift, carry, push and pull up to 15 pounds

$24.00 - $42.00/hr

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.