Lab Technician

Overview

Role: Lab Technician | Associate I - Lab Support

Location: Chandler, Arizona

UST is a mission-driven group that transforms lives through technology. We partner with clients to embed innovation and agility into their work, delivering human-centered solutions for a better world.

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 power supplies.
• Troubleshooting hardware issues, failures, and 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 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 organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed documentation.
• Experience with reading schematics & board layout.
• Debugging circuits with DMM and programmable power supplies.
• Proficient with Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Practical experience with hardware diagnostics tools.
• Good communication, teamwork, and documentation abilities.
• Desired
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced soldering skills; experience supporting semiconductor validation or platform bring-up labs; familiarity with lab asset management and tracking systems; experience with high-resolution photography equipment and software; debugging circuits with DMM and programmable PS.
• Qualification:
  
  Experience or strong interest in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Architecture; high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree 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 and handle ESD-sensitive components safely.

Role

Location:

Arizona

Compensation Range: $40,000–$60,000 per year

Full-time employees accrue vacation, sick leave, holidays, and are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement plan with employer matching. Various savings accounts (HSA/FSA) may be offered where allowed. Benefits vary by location and employment type.

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

UST reserves the right to redefine roles and responsibilities based on organizational needs and performance.

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