Data Center Hardware Test Technician

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">About Blueprint</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">At Blueprint, you’ll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You’ll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(57, 116, 216);">Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.</span></strong></p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">About the Role</span></strong></span></p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">We are seeking a hands-on <strong>Data Center Hardware Test Technician </strong>to support research and development environments in Redmond and Totem Lake, Washington.</span></p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">This is not a traditional systems administrator position. The role is focused on the physical setup, operation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and supporting test infrastructure. You will work with servers, TTVs, thermal test blocks, coolant systems, SST testing, and related lab hardware used to evaluate systems before broader deployment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">The ideal candidate is a practical, mechanically inclined problem-solver with experience across multiple technical disciplines. You should be comfortable working directly with hardware, following detailed test procedures, identifying unexpected behavior, documenting results, and collaborating with engineers to keep lab and data center environments operating safely and effectively.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">What You'll Do</span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical server hardware and associated test equipment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Set up and support servers and devices under test within data center and lab environments</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Work with TTVs, thermal test blocks, coolant systems, and related testing infrastructure</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Perform SST testing and other hardware-validation or system stress-testing activities</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Assemble and modify test configurations according to engineering instructions, diagrams, and documented procedures</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Connect and disconnect coolant lines, test fixtures, sensors, power, network cabling, and supporting equipment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Monitor temperature, pressure, coolant flow, power, and other system measurements during testing</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Inspect test configurations for leaks, improper connections, airflow issues, thermal events, and other safety concerns</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Execute documented test procedures and accurately record test conditions, measurements, results, and failures</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Troubleshoot server hardware, test equipment, cabling, cooling components, and physical connectivity issues</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Replace failed or damaged components and perform break/fix activities</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Escalate unexpected results, equipment failures, and safety concerns to the appropriate engineering teams</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Maintain organized, safe, and test-ready lab and data center environments</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Track servers, test equipment, components, tools, and replacement parts</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Create and update test records, tickets, SOPs, equipment histories, and troubleshooting documentation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Support the movement, staging, deployment, and decommissioning of servers and test hardware</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, facilities, and program teams across multiple workstreams</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Travel between Redmond and Totem Lake facilities based on project and testing needs</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Work Breakdown </span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">70% hands-on hardware setup, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">15% test monitoring, data collection, and documentation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">10% equipment coordination, staging, and inventory</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">5% meetings and cross-functional coordination</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">What You'll Bring</span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">3+ years of hands-on experience in a hardware test lab, data center, server environment, electronics lab, manufacturing test environment, or similarly technical setting</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting physical servers and related hardware</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience performing hardware validation, reliability testing, system stress testing, environmental testing, or structured test execution</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Familiarity with thermal testing, liquid cooling, coolant systems, test blocks, or temperature-controlled hardware testing</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Ability to read and follow technical procedures, diagrams, equipment instructions, and safety documentation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience using diagnostic tools, test equipment, sensors, or monitoring systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Ability to recognize abnormal temperatures, pressure, flow, noise, vibration, leaks, connectivity problems, and other equipment issues</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Strong attention to detail when configuring equipment, executing tests, and recording results</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Clear written and verbal communication skills</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple pieces of equipment or concurrent test activities</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Commitment to workplace safety, proper equipment handling, and established lab procedures</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform work involving standing, bending, reaching, and moving equipment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Ability to work 100% onsite across facilities in Redmond and Totem Lake, Washington</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Direct experience with TTVs, thermal test blocks, coolant systems, or SST testing</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience with liquid-cooled servers, high-density compute environments, or CPU/GPU test systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience monitoring coolant temperature, pressure, and flow</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience supporting engineering validation, EVT, DVT, PVT, HALT, reliability, or environmental testing</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience working with devices under test, test fixtures, PCBAs, sensors, or prototype hardware</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Familiarity with fiber and copper cabling, rack-and-stack activities, PDUs, and structured cable management</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience using Linux or server diagnostic interfaces to support hardware testing and troubleshooting</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience with ticketing, asset-management, or test-documentation systems such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or ServiceNow</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Experience creating or improving test procedures, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, or equipment documentation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">A background spanning multiple technical disciplines, such as server hardware, mechanical systems, electronics, cooling, low voltage, manufacturing, or field service</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Compensation</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is <strong>$34.00 to $38.46 USD per hour</strong>. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Location and Work Arrangement</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Redmond and Totem Lake, Washington</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">This role requires 100% onsite work within the assigned data center environments. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Facility operating hours are 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., allowing flexibility in selecting a regular start and end time within that window. The schedule will be determined collaboratively after starting based on operational needs and the employee’s preferences. Once established, the selected hours must be maintained consistently.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Benefits</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Blueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Medical, dental, and vision coverage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">401(k) retirement plan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Competitive paid time off</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Parental leave</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Professional growth and development opportunities</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role, employment status, and location.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Equal Employment Opportunity</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(57, 116, 216);"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Applicant Accommodations</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact <a href="mailto:[email hidden]">[email hidden].</a></span></p></div>