Lab Technician II

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-teams="true">Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at <a id="menurhut" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://www.asteralabs.com/" target="_blank">www.asteralabs.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><strong><u>Overview</u></strong></p> <p>Astera Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled and proactive <strong>Hardware Lab Technician</strong> to join our dynamic team in developing world class connectivity products.</p> <p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p> <p>This role works closely with and supports various teams within our lab, including hardware engineering, validation, product apps, quality assurance, and more. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage various responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p> <p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage critical inventories of Astera products, tools, consumables, and peripherals, including purchasing, organizing, monitoring, and forecasting</li> <li>Assemble, inspect, and test modules/subassemblies while upholding a high standard of quality</li> <li>Assemble and disassemble server racks, wire shelves, and tradeshow materials</li> <li>Optimize and maintain lab organization</li> <li>Monitor compliance with lab policies, including ESD, cleanliness, food/drink, etc.</li> <li>Assist engineers with various other hands-on tasks, including soldering and rework of high-density PCBAs</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Required Qualifications</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 or more years of experience in a hardware lab</li> <li>Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar field</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>OR</u></strong></p> <p>an additional 2+ years of experience</p> <ul> <li>2+ years of inventory management experience</li> <li>Self-starter with a bias towards action</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Keen analytical problem-solving skills</li> <li>Effective and clear communication, both written and verbal</li> <li>Ability to lift and move up to 40lbs safely</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>4 years of experience in a hardware lab</li> <li>Comfortable performing solder rework on 0201 components, micro-coax cables, and fly line/magnet wire</li> <li>Fluent in interpreting circuit schematics and board layouts</li> <li>Ability to troubleshoot and debug PCBAs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.</li> <li>Ability to clearly document and communicate findings and measurement results</li> <li>Experience setting up and troubleshooting rack-mounted servers</li> <li>Familiarity with Python, Bash, Linux, and Raspberry Pi</li> </ul> <p></p> <div> <div> <div> <p>The base salary range is $46-$67 Per Hour. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.</p></div>