What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Technician position at SGS Consulting?
Job Details
The client is searching for a dynamic, self-motivated candidate to join our Server BIOS Quality Assurance team testing cutting edge server and manageability firmware solutions.
JOB DUTIES:
Using detailed test procedures, the functional test technician will perform various hardware and software diagnostics in order to determine functional issues/failures on cutting edge server systems.
Through the use of various internal hardware test tools, internal software utilities or third utilities will capture and report failures to engineering and debug teams.
Functional test technician will capture and record results/data into a database and write up detailed description of failures seen.
Assigned tests must be completed in a timely fashion based on expected completion time and customer/internal roadmap deadlines.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
AAS Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology or equivalent training and experience
Strong background in computer hardware, software and PC architecture
Extensive familiarity Windows operating systems, Linux experience, preferred
Minimum of 5 years with PC hardware and software validation
PC hardware and software troubleshooting skills, required
Experience and technical expertise in PC hardware devices and motherboard architecture
Apply knowledge and principles of PC architecture in order to trouble shoot hardware compatibility issues
Working knowledge/experience with the installation of Linux and Windows operating systems including drivers
Experience flashing BIOS using ROM burner or utilities
Knowledge and ability to locate voltage rails, signals and components through the use of schematics
Ability to read, locate and decipher system registers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on detail
