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Job Description
Tester
Sacramento, California

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Junior Board Technician is responsible for supporting lab operations, hardware deployment, inventory management, system assembly, basic troubleshooting, and board-level activities. This role follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, and documented processes while working independently with guidance from senior technicians and technical leads.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Logistics Support

  • Maintain laboratory environments following 6S methodologies:
    • Sort
    • Set in Order
    • Safety
    • Shine
    • Standardize
    • Sustain
  • Receive, unpack, package, transport, and deliver hardware, systems, and lab materials.
  • Support shipping, receiving, ISM creation, asset tagging, and hardware tracking activities.
  • Perform inventory management activities including:
    • Hardware issuance and returns
    • Database updates
    • Weekly transaction audits
    • Hardware storage and organization
    • Material disposition and scrapping
    • Hardware waterfall collections and disassembly
  • Register silicon, boards, systems, and hardware into inventory management systems.
  • Safely lift and transport equipment up to 40 lbs. and support team lifts for heavier equipment.
  • Operate within laboratory environments while following PPE and safety requirements.

Lab Technical Support

  • Manage assigned tickets, work orders, and service requests according to defined SLAs.
  • Assemble and deploy client and server systems following documented build procedures.
  • Execute system builds according to deployment plans and resource allocations.
  • Apply approved BKC/BKM configurations and verify system functionality.
  • Label systems and maintain accurate records in SOR and inventory systems.
  • Perform first-level troubleshooting and triage activities, including:
    • Hardware inspection
    • Component reseating
    • BIOS/Firmware updates
    • Functional verification
  • Collect test data and generate status reports.
  • Maintain approved golden configurations and system baselines.
  • Assist with hardware and software upgrades as directed.
  • Support deployment area setup activities, including network, KVM, and PDU installation.

Board Support

  • Perform basic board-level diagnostics and verification activities.
  • Assist with documented board modifications and rework activities.
  • Follow established procedures for component replacement and repair.
  • Conduct board inspections and validation testing.
  • Escalate complex technical issues to senior technicians

Skill Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Electronics, Computer Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • 0-3 years of technical hardware support experience.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware components and assembly.
  • Basic understanding of electronic circuits and board-level components.
  • Experience following SOPs and technical documentation.
  • Basic soldering skills preferred.
  • Familiarity with inventory and ticketing systems.

Other Requirements

Skills

  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow documented procedures.
  • Basic troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Team-oriented mindset.
Maximum Salary (US):  86000
Minimum Salary (US):  45000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.