Lab Technician

Lab Technician – Associate I – Lab Support

UST is seeking a Lab Technician to support day‑to‑day operations in a semiconductor validation and development lab located in Chandler, Arizona.

• Fine‑pitch soldering/rework utilizing microscopes.
• Debugging circuits with a DMM, Programmable PS.
• Troubleshooting hardware issues / failures / malfunctions.
• Conduct hardware‑level troubleshooting and component replacement under engineering guidance.
• Follow ESD safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and secure lab environment.
• Assemble and disassemble systems, boards, and components such as motherboards, CPUs, memory, and power supplies.
• Support BIOS and firmware updates and assist in system bring‑up and smoke testing.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

• Experience in Electronics, Electrical or related fields.
• Surface‑mount soldering (603, 402, 201 components).
• Able to interpret ECO to apply reworks.
• Familiarity with firmware flashing tools (e.g., Dediprog, BAT scripts, OS utilities).
• Basic knowledge of operating system installation (Windows/Linux) and driver install/setup.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good collaboration and organization.
• Following detailed documentation.
• Experience with reading schematics & board layout.
• Debugging circuits with DMM, Programmable PS.
• Proficient with Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Practical experience with HW diagnostics tools.
• Good communication, teamwork, and documentation abilities.
• Advanced soldering skills (desired).
• Experience supporting semiconductor validation or platform bring‑up labs (desired).
• Familiarity with lab asset management and tracking systems (desired).
• Experience with high‑resolution photography equipment & software (desired).

• Experience or strong interest in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Architecture.
• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in platform enabling/debug.
• 2–4 years of experience in fine‑pitch soldering.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work on lab benches and handle ESD‑sensitive components safely.

Chandler, Arizona.

$40,000–$60,000.

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents residing in the US.

Additional benefits include basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.