Hardware Lab Engineer

Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate with a highly technical group of hardware, systems, and validation engineers who rely on the lab to move products from early development through testing. You’ll also interact with operations, logistics, and external partners to keep lab workflows efficient and on track.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role in keeping complex hardware lab environments organized, operational, and ready for testing. This role blends hands-on technical support with coordination and problem-solving, helping ensure engineers have the tools, systems, and infrastructure they need to test and validate next-generation hardware.

• Wire and maintain power cords, console servers, terminal servers, lab networking, environmental chambers, and liquid-cooling equipment within Hardware EDVT labs
• Maintain, track, and coordinate equipment repairs and calibrations in collaboration with vendors such as Weiss Technik and Delta
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving at HQ to send and receive Advance Replacement (AR) products between HQ and hardware storage locations
• Assist cross-functional teams with setup and movement (15–20 lbs) of fixed and modular systems within HW Lab environments and chambers
• Manage hardware lab storage areas, including tracking Devices Under Test (DUTs) moving in and out
• Track inventory of optics, cables, and loopbacks across offsite locations, HQ, and HW labs; assist web teams in developing an e-inventory tool
• Manage equipment reservations to support chamber testing, liquid cooling, and power testing
• Learn and support liquid-cooling equipment management, server and lab infrastructure, and server configuration updates
• Assist with moving pallets, boxes, furniture, and lab equipment as needed
• Program and update system programmable devices such as CPLDs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and onboard power supplies

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in hardware or server lab management (preferred)
• Strong understanding of cable installation, network infrastructure, power distribution systems, and safety standards
• Hands-on experience with wiring, soldering (including fine-pitch), crimping, and power/hand tools
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for hardware and connectivity issues
• Meticulous attention to detail for labeling, routing, and documentation
• Ability to lift equipment and work in environments such as server rooms, raised floors, and lab spaces
• Experience maintaining liquid-cooled equipment is a plus

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $59,000 to $90,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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