Hardware Lab Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Materials Workshop Technician to lead hands‑on machining, fabrication, and failure analysis within our materials workshop. Unlike a traditional machinist, this individual will combine expert tool operation with a fundamental understanding of metallurgy to identify, analyze, and correct manufacturing issues. You will be instrumental in the prototyping phase and the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of hardware components.

• Precision Machining:
  Perform hands‑on metal machining operations including skiving, CNC operation, and manual machining.
• Metallurgical Preparation:
  Execute high‑quality cross‑sectioning and polishing of metal samples for microscopic inspection and analysis.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  Conduct failure analysis on common IT industry metals (e.g., Copper, Aluminum, Stainless Steel) to determine why a part or process failed.
• Process Troubleshooting:
  Identify and resolve fundamental manufacturing issues related to machining, brazing, and surface treatment operations.
• Hardware Innovation:
  Work closely with engineers to bridge the gap between design and physical production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability of thermal, mechanical components.

• Technical Expertise:
  Proven experience in metal machining and fabrication techniques (CNC, skiving, brazing & bonding, etc.).
• Analytical Mindset:
  Ability to understand the why behind material failures or process deviations.
• Materials Knowledge:
  Familiarity with the properties and behaviors of copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting manufacturing processes like diffusion bonding, brazing, and surface finishing.

• Experience with Failure Analysis (FA) tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of heat transfer hardware (e.g., heat sinks, cold plates) and their common failure modes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models.