Device Validation Lab Technician / Lab Validation Engineer

Austin, TX, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$55 - $65/hr
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Skills

  • Attention To Detail
  • Automated Testing
  • Cabling
  • Command-line Interface
  • Communication
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Continuous Integration
  • Data Collection
  • Debugging
  • Defect Tracking
  • Design Of Experiments
  • Documentation
  • Embedded Systems
  • Ethernet
  • Information Technology
  • Inventory
  • JIRA
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Linux
  • Log Analysis
  • Management
  • Microsoft Windows
  • OS X
  • Organizational Skills
  • ProVision
  • Problem Solving
  • Provisioning
  • Python
  • Scripting
  • Server Hardware
  • Software Installation
  • Storage
  • TCP/IP
  • Technical Support
  • Test Execution
  • Test Plans
  • Testing
  • Wireless Communication
  • Workflow

Summary

Device Validation Lab Technician / Lab Validation Engineer

 

Summary:

This role supports validation activities for Data Center Systems through device provisioning, test execution, log collection, lab operations, and automation support. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering lab environment. This position will help ensure test devices, infrastructure, and validation workflows operate efficiently while supporting engineering teams with data collection and issue reproduction.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure, provision, maintain, and manage test devices and validation hardware
  • Execute validation test plans, test procedures, and automated test workflows
  • Perform device setup, software installation, re-imaging, resets, and updates
  • Monitor test execution and identify failures, anomalies, and unexpected behavior
  • Reproduce issues reported by engineering teams and collect supporting diagnostic data
  • Collect, organize, and archive system logs, crash reports, traces, and performance data
  • Perform basic log analysis and identify recurring failure patterns
  • Maintain lab equipment, test stations, networking, cables, and infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot device connectivity, hardware, power, and lab-related issues
  • Manage device inventory, software versions, and lab asset tracking
  • Support automation initiatives through basic Python scripting and workflow execution
  • Create clear bug reports, document findings, and maintain validation procedures
  • Provide regular status updates on testing progress, device readiness, and lab health
  • Collaborate closely with validation, software, hardware, and infrastructure engineering teams

 

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience supporting hardware validation, device testing, lab operations, or technical support environments
  • Experience working with computing devices, server hardware, embedded systems, consumer electronics, or related technologies
  • Comfortable working in Linux, macOS, and/or Windows command-line environments
  • Basic Python scripting experience for test execution, automation support, or troubleshooting
  • Experience executing test plans and following detailed validation procedures
  • Experience collecting and organizing system logs and diagnostic information
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts including Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and device connectivity
  • Experience using Jira or similar defect tracking systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Associate''s or Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience supporting hardware validation labs or engineering lab environments
  • Experience with data center systems, server hardware, storage, or networking equipment
  • Familiarity with automation frameworks and test infrastructure
  • Experience with device provisioning, imaging, and fleet management
  • Knowledge of log analysis and debugging workflows
  • Experience maintaining large device fleets (100+ devices)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments
  • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams

 

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

Pay Rate Range: $55-$65/hr (DOE)

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  • Dice Id: 10365912
  • Position Id: 8997283
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About OSI Engineering, Inc.

OSI Engineering delivers professional engineering consultants and contractors to enable you to meet your time-to-market demands. Our technical knowledge of your specific technology, streamline the process to deliver the right engineer with the right technical expertise to add value with minimal ramp up time. Additionally, on-call access to our highly-skilled engineering pool enables your business to stay ahead of the curve.

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