Cold Plate / Hardware Rework Technician

Cold Plate / Hardware Rework Technician (Contract)

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Job Summar

yWe are seeking a hands-on Hardware Rework Technician to support assembly, repair, validation, and rework of next-generation AI and networking systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working in prototype or manufacturing environments, performing electromechanical assembly, hardware debugging, and liquid-cooling component installation and maintenance

.Key Responsibilitie

• sAssemble, disassemble, and rework server, networking, and AI compute systems
• .Install, remove, troubleshoot, and replace cold plates, heatsinks, and liquid-cooling components
• .Apply thermal interface materials (TIM) and thermal paste following documented procedures
• .Perform leak testing, pressure testing, and quality inspections on liquid-cooling systems
• .Handle and install PCBAs, processors, optics, and other sensitive hardware components
• .Load and configure systems in test chassis, racks, and validation environments
• .Read and follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions, SOPs, and work orders
• .Document failures, repairs, and hardware modifications
• .Support prototype builds, engineering validation activities, and manufacturing debug

.Required Qualification

• s2 years of experience in hardware assembly, manufacturing, prototype builds, or engineering lab environments
• .Experience working with electromechanical assemblies and computer/server hardware
• .Familiarity with PCBA handling, heatsink installation, and ESD-safe practices
• .Ability to read 2D engineering drawings and assembly documentation
• .Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• .Ability to lift and move hardware systems up to 50 lbs

.Preferred Qualification

• sExperience with cold plate assembly, liquid cooling systems, or direct-to-chip cooling
• .Background at major contract manufacturers such as Sanmina, Jabil, Flex, Delta, Celestica, or similar organizations
• .Experience supporting data center, networking, server, or AI hardware products
• .Basic soldering, cable routing, and hardware debug experience