Lab Engineer

Post Date

Mar 21, 2025

Location

Morrisville,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27560
US
Jul 05, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

System Administrator

Req #

RAL-770740

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

In this role, you will get an opportunity to work with new hardware as part of an established team as we evolve a development environment to integrate new testing methodologies. Your primary areas of responsibility will include receiving hardware, checking it against established receiving procedures, upgrading firmware in an engineering facility, and performing asset management data entries within the inventory system. Additionally, you are responsible for maintaining and administering hardware, including configuration changes and upgrading firmware. Those tasks will include responding to engineering requests via ticket systems, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting with network triaging, organizing and facilitating capacity planning activities of hardware deliveries, and rack configurations with junior team members and stakeholders. As a Lab Engineer, experience with monitoring power and cooling within the lab space and should ideally have good system administration skills. This role is ideal for anyone interested in Data Center operations working with Linux or open source, who has previously performed operating system installs, a CPU or memory upgrade, and flashed their own firmware.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
Receive, check in, and rack and stack servers
Troubleshoot technical issues
Monitor power and cooling; capacity planning of hardware in Labs
Respond to engineering requests through the ticketing system
Maintain and administer hardware, including configuration changes and firmware upgrades
Perform other administrative work related to labs
Decommission and eWaste Hardware

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Required Skills & Experience

Experience with Lab and DC operations
Prior experience in computer operations, system administration, or a closely related area.
Knowledge of or experience with Linux or UNIX
Degree or certificate in computer science or a technology-related field is preferred
Ability to lift, carry, squat, and bend; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment
Motivated to advance in the information technology profession, with excellent troubleshooting skills
Good work ethic and an ability to learn and quickly grasp technical concepts (there will,however, be people on hand for guidance)
Good interpersonal communication skills and capable of explaining simple procedures bothverbally and in writing
Excellent verbal and written customer service skills
Detail-oriented and thorough when following procedures, as well as able to follow verbal and written instructions

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.