Data Center Technician

NVIDIA Ltd.
Hillsboro, OR, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Network Interface Controllers Hard Disk Drives Network Connections Network Administration Smoke Testing Network Switches High Performance Computing Hardware Testing Hardware Infrastructure Server Operating Systems & Platforms

Job description

  • Move servers and network switches to designated installation locations.
  • Inspect servers and switches for physical damage before installation.
  • Perform basic smoke testing and power-on validation to confirm servers are functioning properly.

  • Rack and install servers and switches according to provided requirements.
  • Cable servers and switches according to supplied wire maps and diagrams.
  • Ensure all cables are properly routed, bundled, labeled, and organized according to NVIDIA standards.

  • Coordinate with network administrators to verify proper cabling and confirm all network connections are active.

  • Install and replace server hardware components including:
  • NICs
  • Hard drives / storage drives
  • Memory / RAM
  • Other required server components

  • Assist with unboxing, staging, and preparing servers for deployment.
  • Perform audits of servers, hardware inventory, and consumable equipment.
  • Maintain accurate documentation related to installations and hardware activities.
  • Follow all data center safety, security, and operational procedures.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a data center, server, hardware, or infrastructure environment.

  • Experience with rack-and-stack activities.
  • Hands-on server and switch installation experience.
  • Experience with network and server cabling.
  • Ability to read and follow wire maps and cabling diagrams.
  • Basic understanding of server hardware components.
  • Experience installing or replacing RAM, NICs, drives, or similar components.
  • Ability to perform basic hardware validation and troubleshooting.
  • Strong attention to detail and cable-management standards.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon.
  • Previous experience working in large-scale enterprise data centers.
  • Experience supporting GPU, high-performance computing, or large server environments.
  • Experience with structured cabling and cable-management standards.
  • Familiarity with server inventory and asset auditing.
  • Experience working with network

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