Hardware Engineering Technician

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Hardware Engineer Technician to support our client’s team.

Hardware Engineer Technician

Fremont, CA (Hybrid - 4 days in office / 1 remote)

$25 - $30/hr

Temp To Hire

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hardware Engineer Technician to join our team. This role involves building and cabling complex prototype network and server racks, supporting server-level prototype builds, and ensuring that all builds are prepared for customer Test Rack Inspections (TRI) and First Article Inspection (FAI). The ideal candidate will have experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) challenges and will be comfortable reworking prototype builds based on customer feedback.

• 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.

• 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 environment.

• Strong computer hardware background
• Experience with server rack assembly and cabling
• Comfortable working closely with engineers
• Adaptable and flexible in prototype environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• This is not repetitive assembly-line work
• This is hands‑on, prototype‑focused, and collaborative

Benefits:
Use this link https.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinp>

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