Sr. Electronics Technician (hardware technician)

Job Title: Sr. Electronics Technician (General) 2
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 6 Months of contract

Job Description:

The candidate will configure and maintain test hardware and infrastructure across multiple (dozens) mobile, desktop and server systems. Must keep systems running, up to date, swap out processors and other hardware as the need arises, and keep hardware and validation infrastructure test-ready in all other ways, in support of client roadmap schedules. Sense of urgency is a must. Must be able to multi-task under high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 2-4 years of PC Validation experience. MS and Linux OS Knowledge (install, configure, test).
• Must be comfortable with linux command line.
• Strong problem solving (regression) skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Leadership skills and able to manage project functional issues.
• PC Architecture and peripheral knowledge.
• 2+ PC validation /testing experience with good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• PC x86 Architecture experience ? system level knowledge of the following subsystems: Memory, PC Buses (PC1-E, USB, SATA, Ethernet, Processor, Chipset).
• Preferred OS requirements ? install, set-up, configure and troubleshoot: MS Windows OS, Linux OS. X86 SW exp.
• configure and change.
• BIOS settings: install and configure device drivers: install and set up applications. PC Hardware set up and configuration install and configure processors, hard drives, network cards, memory etc.
• Preferred experience in multiprocessors platforms (workstations, servers etc).
• Read and follow technical instructions. Enthusiastically work with others, display team spirit and support group decisions.
• Able to clearly communicate in written English (email, submit issues and document test results).
• Good organizational skills plan, prioritize and manage assigned workload; can efficiently execute multiple projects at the same time.
• Quick learner able to pick up and learn new concepts, applications and operating system in a short period of time

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.