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In this role, you will work hands-on with server systems and components including CPUs, GPUs, DIMMs, NVMe drives, FPGA, NICs, and power supplies, performing troubleshooting, reliability testing, data analysis, and debug activities throughout the product lifecycle. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve issues, enhance manufacturing processes, support new product introductions, and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong server hardware expertise, failure analysis experience, and a passion for delivering reliable, high-performance technology solutions\nWhat you will do\nLead complex FA investigations from failure reproduction through root-cause identification and corrective action.\nAnalyze test logs, MRS/RMA records, repair history, and manufacturing test data.\nPerform hardware-level troubleshooting of server systems, PCBA, CPU, DIMM, GPU/EAM, PCIe, NVMe, FPGA, NIC, PSU, and related components.\nDetermine whether failures are related to hardware, firmware, software, workmanship, process, or design/CRD changes.\nPartner with PE/MQE/QC/TE/MFG to drive 4D investigations containment and permanent corrective actions.\nReview repair activities and ensure all failure and repair history is accurately captured.\nIdentify recurring issues and drive improvements to test coverage and manufacturing processes.\nSupport new product introduction and production ramp activities.\nProvide technical leadership and mentoring to FA/test engineers and manufacturing teams.\nExecute server hardware reliability system testing, reliability stresses, failure analysis, and statistical analysis through all phases of the product life cycle working with cross-functional teams, including hardware developers and system engineers.\nHands-on Hardware reliability system testing, reliability stresses, failure analysis, debug, and statistical analysis.\nWork with engineering and other cross-functional team management to define operation project requirements, solutions, and schedules.\nDevelop innovative techniques/approaches to accelerate failure identification and mechanism understanding and support technology transfer to high volume manufacturing.\nParticipate in product design and reliability reviews during new product development to ensure the robustness of product design and manufacturing processes.\n What You Bring\nIn-depth of servers and network technologies, know-how and hands-on debug skills for datacenter servers.\nStrong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.\nUnderstanding of server component installation/uninstallation, connection, and networking setup.\nLinux ,Bash script, Windows power shell, and Python knowledge are strongly preferred.\nKnowledge of test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.\nExperience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.\nStrong Hands-on experience in hardware/system repair debug and failure analysis.\nExperience analyzing statistical quality and reliability data.\nDemonstrated ability and experience in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.\nExperience communicating with third party vendors while maintaining and developing relationships both internal and external.\nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at various levels in the organization.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment.\nGood analytical hands-on skill.\nCollaborative, flexible, and adaptable.\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or an equivalent combination of professional experience.\n2+ years of experience executing tests and automating test cases.\n5+ years of computer hardware relevant industry experience.\nZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $93,000 and $136,400annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.\nBase salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.\nWe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nAbout ZT Systems\nAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.\nA culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.\nJoin ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.\nWhat We Offer\nAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.\nCompensation & Financial Security\n-Competitive base salary\n-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility\n-401(k) retirement savings plan\n-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs\nHealth & Wellness\n-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers\n-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-\n-Company-paid life and disability insurance\nTime Away & Work-Life Balance\n-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays\n-Parental leave and family care support programs\nGrowth & Purpose\n-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities\n-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about\nThese benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.\nZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nPlease be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. 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