Lab Technician II

Overview

Astera Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled and proactive Hardware Lab Technician to join our dynamic team in developing world class connectivity products.

Job Description

This role works closely with and supports various teams within our lab, including hardware engineering, validation, product apps, quality assurance, and more. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage various responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage critical inventories of Astera products, tools, consumables, and peripherals, including purchasing, organizing, monitoring, and forecasting
• Assemble, inspect, and test modules/subassemblies while upholding a high standard of quality
• Assemble and disassemble server racks, wire shelves, and tradeshow materials
• Optimize and maintain lab organization
• Monitor compliance with lab policies, including ESD, cleanliness, food/drink, etc.
• Assist engineers with various other hands-on tasks, including soldering and rework of high-density PCBAs

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in a hardware lab
• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar field

OR

an additional 2+ years of experience

• 2+ years of inventory management experience
• Self-starter with a bias towards action
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Keen analytical problem-solving skills
• Effective and clear communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to lift and move up to 40lbs safely

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a hardware lab
• Comfortable performing solder rework on 0201 components, micro-coax cables, and fly line/magnet wire
• Fluent in interpreting circuit schematics and board layouts
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug PCBAs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate findings and measurement results
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting rack-mounted servers
• Familiarity with Python, Bash, Linux, and Raspberry Pi