Hardware Lab Assistant

Job Description

Astera Labs is seeking a Hardware Lab Assistant to support their hardware team in developing connectivity products. This role involves performing modifications to test setups and ensuring smooth transitions between tests. The Hardware Lab Assistant will work during off-hour shifts.

• Swapping hardware components
• Adjusting test configuration parameters
• Restarting or reconfiguring test setups
• Monitoring test progress
• Logging test results
• Organizing lab equipment
• Providing clear handoffs to the day shift team

Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of hardware components
• Comfortable following detailed instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable and punctual
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed or Presently enrolled in an AS degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or similar educational program or trade school.
• Lab experience and/or familiarity with lab equipment (e.g., power supplies, multimeters, Oscilloscope)
• Experience working with computer components such as building a PC from scratch.
• Working knowledge of scripting in BASH or python. Coding experience a plus.
• Comfortable using the command line interface and Windows and Linux operating systems.

What Astera Labs Offers:

• Hands-on experience in a professional hardware lab environment
• Flexible off-hour shifts
• Opportunity to learn and grow