Lab Tech

Post Date

Jul 23, 2026

Location

Santa Clara,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95054
US
Sep 22, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Laboratory Technician

Req #

SJC-602223e3-f6bf-4310-92ea-4e23aef1aa89

Pay Rate

$27 - $34 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Hardware Lab Technician / Lab Engineer to support fast-paced hardware development and validation efforts across the organization. This individual will help keep complex lab environments organized, operational, and test-ready while partnering closely with engineering, operations, logistics, and facilities teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with lab infrastructure, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting, with exposure to liquid cooling systems and HVAC equipment being highly desirable.
What You'll Do
-Set up, wire, maintain, and troubleshoot lab infrastructure, including power distribution, networking, environmental chambers, liquid-cooling equipment, and related systems
-Perform equipment maintenance, diagnostics, repair coordination, and general lab support activities
-Support liquid cooling system installation, operation, and maintenance
-Assemble lab benches, install equipment racks, and assist with new lab build-outs
-Track, store, and manage Devices Under Test (DUTs), lab inventory, and equipment logistics
-Manage shipping and receiving activities, including coordinating advance replacement (AR) units and issuing purchase orders (POs)
-Program and update programmable devices such as CPLDs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and onboard power supplies
-Support system setup, installation, movement, and deployment of fixed and modular hardware
-Assist with pallet, furniture, and equipment moves as needed
-Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure lab operations run efficiently

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Required Skills & Experience
-Experience working in a hardware lab, engineering lab, server environment, facilities environment, or related technical setting
-Electrical engineering background, technical degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
-Experience hardware troubleshooting
-Ability to perform equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair
-Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
-HVAC or refrigeration experience
-HVAC certifications/licenses
-Experience supporting liquid-cooled systems and liquid cooling equipment maintenance
-Experience supporting hardware validation labs or engineering development environments
-Experience with logistics operations, inventory management, purchasing, or issuing POs

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.