Lab Technician

Posted 3 weeks ago
Microsoft, Raleigh, NC, Openings : 1,
Apply Here Job Description : Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate, high energy engineers to help achieve that mission. As Microsofts cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and HW infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance.
Microsoft is seeking a qualified candidate to join the team as a Lab Technician. As a Lab Technician within the Azure Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (CHIE), you will support innovative projects and apply your expertise in a fast paced &amp technically driven environment with a diverse set of teams to ensure that the lab operations is optimized and tuned to perform in a complex environment while continuing to scale network requirement and management.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

  • Provides detailed project implementation instructions for integration of development systems and/or test configurations into vetted lab environments.
  • Identifies all material, infrastructure, test equipment, fixtures, and consumable items required to support lab implementation needs for each project request.
  • Identifies and/or recommends vendors for material needs and submits procurement requests.
  • Manages lab service requests in support of project implementations, lab maintenance, and equipment calibration needs.
  • Manages lab capability and capacity planning within defined thresholds.
  • Provide post project implementation support that includes equipment verification and configuration testing in support of defined project requirements.
  • Provide guidance for required troubleshooting, maintenance and management of server racks, bench development set-ups, network connectivity, and infrastructure while coordinating user requirements to align with automation capabilities and recommended technical solutions.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of all documented processes and procedures.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to meet and support needs inclusive of system operational goals, capacity optimization, and emerging capability needs.
Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of technical experience
    • OR formal training in a technical trade (e.g., machinist, electrician) AND 3+ years of technical experience
    • OR Associates degree in Engineering or a related field AND 2+ years of technical experience.
  • 3 years of experience in Technical operations related to Server System architecture that includes server functionality, network requirements and management, mechanical and electrical specification application, software &amp firmware application, engineering lab or datacenter environments and/or data center operations.

Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Background with system level qualification, validation, I/O interconnect, PCIE high speed data switches.
  • Experience with lab test equipment setups for signal measurement using oscilloscopes and the capability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
  • Good written and verbal communication &amp organization skills.
  • Ability to work well independently and on a team. A collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.
  • Customer and results oriented with attention to quality and details.
  • Motivated to continuously learn and improve existing solutions.

Lab Technician ATR-C – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $36.73 – $72.98 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $48.22 – $79.52 per hour.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 26, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. Last Date For Apply: 2024-07-13 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here