Title : . Data Center Engineer/ Platform Engineer

Location: San Jose CA 100% On-Site

Duration: : Contract

Description

responsible for building hardware systems for customers who deliver complex technology solutions. Will exercise part validation, compatibility & performance testing; create and maintain BOMs; oversee lifecycle management including mid-cycle engineering change orders. Will assist customers with successful software deployment and custom script development.

Essential functions

• Works with Sales Engineer team on hardware selection and qualification for new and refreshed products.
• Works with customers in performing system verification testing, including environmental and compatibility testing.
• Creates system images and ready them for the production environment.
• Initiate, review and implement ECOs.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues during prototype and production.
• Creates work instructions for production technicians.
• Train production technicians on build procedures.
• Verifies system requirements are met before passing. platforms to production.
• Documents technical issues and assist with root cause analysis.
• Seeks new hardware technologies and manufacturer offerings for ongoing product development.
• Supports product lifecycle management such as EOL and compliance impact analysis.
• Review packaging and labeling for client designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of computer architectures, hardware components, storage, networking, and various hardware industry standards
• Experience with server and PC platforms
• Experience in Linux and Windows operating systems, and the ability to keep track of the changes and updates with every new release
• Experience with VMware, deployment and management
• Understanding of the engineering change control processes
• Ability to build rapport and maintain solid customer relationships
• Driven to dive deep into a problem and not be satisfied until a solution is found
• Dependable team player and active listener with excellent written, verbal and face-to-face communication skills
• An unquenchable curiosity to learn new things and keep up with the latest trends and gadgets
• Excellent communication skills that include active listening, and verbal and written communication