Hardware Tech

Post Date

Mar 05, 2025

Location

San Francisco,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94103
US
May 13, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Laboratory Technician

Req #

SFR-767079

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Support lab operations by executing various engineering requests tickets across Firmware applications
Conduct in-cab vehicle drive testing. This role requires a valid driver license
Perform lab maintenance and upkeep: organization, cleanliness, lab equipment assembly (racks/benches), track equipment calibration, create documents etc
Connecting devices, inspecting products, and notifying engineers and lab manager of test bed issues
Physically deploying devices to our device farm and activating them in our cloud
Collect components and assemble test setups per engineering instructions
Solder, label, and crimp prototype cables/components
Utilize various lab equipment to execute testing: multimeters, power supplies, thermal chambers, and vibe tables
Help take ownership of lab safety and efficiency
Label, organize, and track inventory of devices using google sheets, etc.
Diligently update project statuses, blockers, and priorities to lab manager and document on Jira test tickets
Support vehicle diagnostic testing: vehicle inspections, CAN logging, drive testing, and engineer assisted test execution
Equipment maintenance: basic computer operations. Preferred experience working with linux machines with light bash scripting/terminal familiarity.

Must Haves:
The ideal candidate would be a creative and energetic individual who thrives in a fast paced environment. One who manages priorities and doesn't stress over the occasional drop everything assignment. This individual likes to learn and grow with their position. Samsara is growing and so are our labs. We need a creative thinker who likes to be cross functional and can support wherever they are needed.

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Required Skills & Experience

ideal candidate would meet these requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, this role is team oriented
IT/Networking Background
Comfortable setting up and managing Network infrastructure for the lab
Comfortable working in a lab environment with various tools, vehicles, thermal chambers, and IOT devices.
Familiar with basic hardware tools: soldering irons, wiring, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, multimeters,, DIN rail, etc
Comfortable with Linux and basic bash scripting/terminal commands
Loves tinkering and developing solutions
Remains flexible and adaptive to priority shifts
Google Sheets, Google Docs, Slides

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.