UST · 21 hours ago
Hardware Farm Technician
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expUST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers. They are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Hardware Farm Technician to support the setup, maintenance, and operation of high-performance computing hardware farms, enabling hardware validation and performance testing.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Assemble, install, and configure test systems including GPUs, CPUs, motherboards, storage devices, and networking components
Perform system-level hardware diagnostics, identify failures, and replace or repair faulty components
Conduct routine maintenance and health checks on hardware farm systems
Track and manage inventory of hardware components, spare parts, and consumables
Support engineers by preparing test setups based on validation requirements
Document hardware configurations and update records in inventory or tracking systems
Monitor system performance and escalate issues to engineering or infrastructure teams as needed
Assist with hardware bring-up, firmware flashing, and basic software installation or configuration tasks
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to lab safety and ESD protocols
Qualification
Required
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
1–3 years of experience in a lab, data center, or hardware validation environment
Strong understanding of PC/server hardware, component installation, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with BIOS/UEFI settings, firmware updates, and basic OS setup (Linux or Windows)
Good organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with inventory tracking
Ability to work independently and support multiple teams in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable lifting and moving hardware systems (up to 20kg as needed)
Preferred
Experience working in semiconductor, hardware validation, or QA labs
Knowledge of GPU/CPU bring-up, thermal testing, or benchmarking tools
Exposure to lab management systems or automated monitoring tools
Basic scripting or command-line knowledge (e.g., Bash, Python) is a plus
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year
Receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
10 paid holidays
Eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Accidental death and disability insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
May purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits
Participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines
Company
UST
UST is a Digital Transformations Solutions Provider.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Temasek Holdings
2018-06-27Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Krishna Sudheendra
CEO
Alexander Varghese
Chief Administrative Officer & COO
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