Verification & De-kitting Technician
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Summary The De-kitting / Test Engineer handles the technical teardown, diagnostic testing, and system-level validation of decommissioned hardware. This role requires strict adherence to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to safely harvest components, run test scripts, and log functional results. Key Responsibilities Technical De-kitting: Perform safe, organized removal of hardware components (including line cards, optics, cables, and PDUs) utilizing proper ESD handling protocols. Functional & System Testing: Execute component-level diagnostics and system-level testing using client-provided test scripts and hardware. Log & Data Capture: Capture diagnostic logs, validate pass/fail criteria, and meticulously document technical results in ProcureAnt or designated tools. Failure Analysis: Identify defective and/or missing components, isolate technical failures, and support root-cause documentation for failed units. Disposition Prep: Prepare functional and non-functional items for repackaging, ensuring accurate component tracking for final disposition. Required Skills & Qualifications: Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience). 2+ years of experience testing computer hardware, servers, or networking equipment. Strong understanding of ESD safety protocols and component-level handling. Ability to follow structured QA checklists and visual reference guides (Redbook).
Core Responsibilities
Safely de-kit decommissioned hardware, perform component and system-level diagnostics, and record test results using designated tools. Identify defective or missing components, document failures, and prepare functional and non-functional items for repackaging and final disposition.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree or technical certification in electronics, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. Candidates need at least two years of experience testing computer hardware, servers, or networking equipment, along with ESD handling knowledge and the ability to follow structured QA checklists and visual guides.
About Iron Systems, Inc
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
IRON Systems is a leading provider of integrated information technology solutions and last-mile supply chain services to the global Data Center, Edge Computing, Telecom and IoT Infrastructure and adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end last-mile global commerce, we provide highly scalable solutions to our customers in more than 100 countries around the world, serving over 800 metros and 100,000 business locations as well as most IT infrastructure manufacturer & software vendors. By leveraging our proprietary digital operating system platform, we integrate and automate all parts of supply chain business processes as SLA-driven managed services. This includes on-demand workforce marketplace, OEM integration centers, import/export, logistics, warehousing, and maintenance of computing infrastructures. Founded in 2002, IRON has regional offices in over 20 countries, and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA.