Lab Technician

• Commission inspect and document circuit boards and hardware
• Execute board- and chip-level validation testing using established procedures
• Operate test fixtures and associated software to verify hardware functionality
• Execute validation and bring-up testing for newly manufactured hardware
• Install configure and maintain test equipment
• Troubleshoot test failures and support root-cause investigations
• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting and escalate issues appropriately
• Assist with hardware rework and modifications when necessary
• Support hardware release cycles and deployment readiness activities

• Coordinate with manufacturing partners and internal engineering teams during hardware production cycles
• Track hardware components and assemblies throughout the testing and deployment process
• Support preparation packaging and shipment of hardware to production datacenters
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of circuit boards components and equipment
• Issue purchase orders for parts materials and lab supplies

• Manage inventory of circuit boards electrical and mechanical components and test hardware
• Maintain lab organization and workflow standards across shared engineering spaces
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and supporting equipment
• Manage mechanical component and fastener inventory
• Maintain documentation related to testing inventory and operational procedures

• Perform assembly modification and rework following drawings and work instructions
• Use basic hand and shop tools safely and competently
• Support integration of hardware into chassis enclosures and larger systems

• Partner with Hardware Engineering Mechanical Engineering Data Center Procurement and Facilities teams
• Support the deployment and ongoing operation of hardware used throughout IMC's trading infrastructure

• 2+ years of experience in a lab testing manufacturing electronics or hardware support environment
• Familiarity with electronics electronic components and basic electrical concepts
• Experience handling electronic hardware and test equipment
• Experience using multimeters for basic measurements and diagnostics
• Ability to follow mechanical drawings assembly instructions and test procedures
• Safe competent use of hand tools and shop equipment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues using a structured and methodical approach
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to execute tasks with incomplete or high-level procedures
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Hardware testing validation or board bring-up experience
• Experience using oscilloscopes or similar electronics lab equipment
• Inventory management shipping and receiving experience
• Experience supporting low-volume manufacturing or custom hardware development
• Basic electrical rework capability
• Soldering experience
• Experience operating and maintaining 3D printers
• Experience working in shared multi-disciplinary engineering lab environments
• Strong documentation and process-management habits

• Maintains exceptional attention to detail when working with hardware and testing procedures
• Enjoys hands-on technical work and practical problem-solving
• Balances urgency with precision during critical hardware release cycles
• Takes ownership of operational processes and follows through on details
• Learns new tools systems and technologies quickly
• Documents work clearly and consistently
• Works effectively with engineering operations and infrastructure teams

What We Do

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989 we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US Europe Asia Pacific and India our talented quant researchers engineers traders and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative high-performance culture and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Why Work With Us

At IMC the best ideas win regardless of hierarchy. Graduates receive mentorship and make an impact from day one while experienced hires get to shape their own path in a flexible high-performance environment. We remove barriers so everyone can grow and help drive one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.

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