Research and development Lab Datacenter Infra technician-Santa Clara, CA

Role: Research and Development -Datacenter Technician with Linux and Ubuntu

Location: Santa Clara, CA (100% Onsite- 5 days onsite every week)

Job Type: Contract

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lab Infrastructure Services Engineer to join Client’s team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of our product labs, with a particular focus on supporting the MBE R&D labs in Santa Clara. This role requires a deep understanding of data center management, Networking, automation, and lab-specific hardware and software tools. The individual will work on a range of projects within the MBE Engineering labs, providing vital support for lab infrastructure, hardware, and software systems to ensure smooth operations and optimal performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position's primary focus, at this time, will be to support MBE R&D labs located in Santa Clara. Product labs support and on building, enhance, and maintain highly available infrastructure.

Ability to work independently or as a team on repetitive physical tasks without direct supervision after initial on-the-job training on tasks as outlined below:

-          Install, configure, and maintain lab-specific hardware and software applications and tools used by research teams.

-          Document HW setups, and best practices for knowledge sharing and reference.

-          Removal of end-of-life hardware from engineering labs

-          Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching).

-          Strong experience with Linux system administration, networking, and hardware troubleshooting.

-          Hands-on experience automating infrastructure using tools such as Ansible

-          Proficiency in Linux and Windows server administration and troubleshooting.

-          Assist in asset and HW components inventory management (GLPI) and develop custom reports

-          Test HW boards and server components.

-          Troubleshooting power distribution unit (PDU) and network switch related issues

-          Should be flexible to work with remote teams in India to debug any lab-related issues.

-          General housekeeping of labs

-          Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

-          Maintain overall lab organization and cleanliness, including removal of packaging materials (e.g., cardboard boxes) and general housekeeping to ensure a safe and efficient working environment

-          Manage lab shipping and receiving activities, including tracking incoming and outgoing equipment

Requirements:

-          A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience in the engineering lab environment

-          Commitment to Quality

-          Great communication skills with accountability to internal customers and Labs

-          Experience with standard lab equipment (e.g., Racks, test bed benches, switches, and power supplies)

-          In-depth knowledge of PHP, Python, and MySQL

-          In-depth knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform)

-          In-depth knowledge of System/OS level TCP/IP Networking is a must.

-          Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work inside a data center environment

-          Must be able to rack-mount servers and connect required cabling

-          Must be able to work extended hours inside a data center environment

-          Must be able to work with minimal supervision

-          Must be willing to work onsite

-          Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as oral and written skills.