Astera Labs · 22 hours ago
Lab Technician II
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$46/hr - $67/hr
2+ years expAstera Labs is a leading provider of rack-scale AI infrastructure through innovative connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Hardware Lab Technician to support various teams within their lab by managing inventories, assembling and testing products, and ensuring compliance with lab policies.
AutomotiveElectronicsIntelligent SystemsSemiconductor
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$206.35MKey Investors
Fidelity
2024-03-20IPO
2022-11-17Series D· $150M
2021-09-27Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Jitendra Mohan
CEO
Casey Morrison
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
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