Integration Technician

Job Title: Integration Technician II

Location: Tustin, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $23.00 – $27.00 Non-Exempt (Hourly)

About the Position:

The Integration Technician is a specialized role within the Production team, responsible for system-level hardware testing and software configuration, including system imaging, BIOS setup, functional testing, and basic troubleshooting. This role ensures products meet strict quality standards, production schedules, and regulatory requirements (ISO, ESD, 5S). The ideal candidate has strong PC integration expertise and performs test procedures accurately while adhering to safety and industry standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform complex system integration and functional testing for all products (systems, CPU boards, data acquisition boards), including hardware inspection, BIOS/firmware/driver configuration and updates, OS and application software installation.
• Configure products according to work instructions, Customization to Order (CTO) files and customer-specific requirements.
• Perform advanced rework, upgrades, modifications, and testing to configure products to customer specifications, including handling specialized requests.
• Conduct system-level functional testing and easy troubleshooting to verify and ensure product quality and performance meet specifications.
• Execute hardware and software ECOM (Engineering Change Order) rework, upgrades, and modifications to firmware, software, and application components.
• Record test results, defects, and Work in Progress (WIP) updates accurately in the MES system.
• Follow ISO procedures, SOPs, OEM documentation, and engineering guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with ESD controls, safety regulations, and 5S practices.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Production Engineering (PE) to resolve functional issues and meet quality targets.
• Ensure on-time delivery and promptly escalate any process issues or abnormalities.
• Support general production activities and assist engineers as needed to meet operational objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required. Technical/scientific field education or completion of formal technical training (2 years) preferred. Product-oriented certificates are a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in PC hardware testing, software integration, or IT hardware is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of PC hardware and software, MS operating systems, and network connectivity for station/server setup.
• Knowledge of Linux OS (CentOS/UNIX) and ability to set up and RAID configurations is a strong plus.
• Experience with OS imaging tools, diagnostic utilities, and basic scripting.
• Ability to read and follow ISO procedures, BOMs, and technical instructions precisely.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and priorities to meet order schedules.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, crouch, or crawl regularly during the shift.
• Capability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 35 lbs.
• Must wear back support belt for tasks involving lifting over 35 lbs.
• Willingness to travel and provide offsite support when required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Education & personal development reimbursement program
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Referral Bonus

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.

We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.

World-class Recognition

Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.

Work Authorization:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.