Onsite Part-Time Hardware and Server Technician_Ontario, CA

We are seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Part-Time Server & Hardware Technician Intern to join our local operations team in Ontario, CA.

This is a structured, growth-oriented internship designed for individuals passionate about enterprise technology.

Phase 1 Career Goal: Through hands-on mentorship, our primary target is to train and promote you into an Assistant Hardware Engineer role.

Global Exposure: Qualified candidates who show outstanding technical dedication will have the unique opportunity to participate in an international technical exchange and learning trip to China to visit hardware manufacturing/refurbishing facilities and learn advanced supply chain and hardware testing processes directly.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Disassembly & Inspection: Safely tear down, clean, and physically inspect enterprise servers, storage enclosures, and chassis.

Diagnostics & Testing: Mount, power up, and test system components (CPUs, RAM, SAS/NVMe drives, motherboards, power supplies) using standard diagnostic software and Linux/PXE test environments.

Troubleshooting: Identify and isolate hardware failures, bad sectors, or faulty system boards under guidance.

Cataloging & Sorting: Audit, label, and organize tested hardware components into inventory for processing.

Engineering Support: Assist senior team members in developing efficient testing workflows and hardware triage procedures.

Education: Currently enrolled in or graduated from a Community College / Vocational Program majoring in Computer Information Systems, Microcomputer Hardware, Networking, Electronics, or related technical fields.

Hands-on Passion: Personal or academic experience with PC building, hardware repair, server assembly, or electronic troubleshooting.

Basic OS Knowledge: Familiarity with basic Linux commands (or strong eagerness to learn) for running diagnostic scripts.

Growth Mindset: Strong desire to learn enterprise hardware architecture and progress into an engineering capacity.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move server equipment weighing up to 40-50 lbs safely.

Preferred (Pluses, but Not Required)

Knowledge of major server platforms (Dell PowerEdge, Supermicro, HPE).

CompTIA A+, Linux Essentials, or Server+ certifications (in progress or completed).

Overseas Learning Opportunity: Potential company-sponsored travel/exchange program to China for hands-on learning.

Flexible Scheduling: We easily work around your class schedule or existing commitments.

Hardware Perks: Access to surplus hardware/components for personal projects.

Paid Sick Leave in accordance with California state law.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour