Hardware Validation Technician

Sustainabletalent

Santa Clara, CA (Nvidia) permanent

Posted: February 13, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking a Hardware Validation Technician to support our client's team in Santa Clara, CA, for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system recovery, flashing, and readiness, with a focus on troubleshooting and escalating issues. The successful candidate will have experience with system recovery, flash, and readiness, with a strong understanding of computer hardware and software.

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Job Description

Sustainable Talent is partnering with Nvidia a global leader who's been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years.

We are looking for a Hardware Validation Technician to support our client's team onsite in Santa Clara, CA. This is a full-time (W-2) 6 month contract role. We offer competitive pay $30/hr - $48/hr based on factors like experience, education, location, etc. and provide full benefits, PTO, and amazing company culture!

What you'll be doing:

• System Recovery, Flashing & Readiness

• Triage issues, capture basic logs, and escalate appropriately.

• Bench/Rack/System Setup & Maintenance

• Support OS vetting and OEM software validation

• Prepare systems for performance, power, display, connectivity, and other validation scenarios.

• Parts, Rework & RMA Coordination

• Asset Tracking, Reservations & Documentation

What We Need to See:

• 3+ years as a lab or system technician supporting PC/SoC or embedded platforms.

• Hands-on skill with imaging, BIOS/firmware flashing, and basic debug (console, boot media, cabling).

• Familiarity with lab operations, reservation systems, asset tracking, and safety practices.

• Strong communication and documentation discipline.

• Experience supporting Windows, Linux, and mixed-environment validation workflows.

• Exposure to display/USB-C/PD/power bring-up workflows.

• Experience coordinating with hardware rework teams and managing RMA cycles.

Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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