Engineering Test Technician

DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Test Technician to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge storage systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for technology, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive testing of storage systems and components to validate performance, reliability, and functionality.
• Execute detailed test plans, including test cases, procedures, and scenarios to ensure comprehensive coverage of system features and requirements.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues and defects in storage systems. Collaborate with Manufacturing Test Engineering to provide feedback and solutions for complex problems.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of test results, procedures, and issues. Prepare comprehensive test reports and documentation to communicate findings to engineering and management teams.
• Utilize test automation tools and develop test scripts to enhance testing efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Test Engineering
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• AS degree in Computer Science and/or Information Systems.
• Proven experience in system testing, with a focus on storage systems and components.
• Strong understanding of storage technologies, including SSDs, HDDs, RAID configurations, and related components.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting deadlines without compromising the quality of work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel in USA

Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of work experience with Intel-based hardware and Linux-based operating systems in commercial manufacturing environment.

Pay range is $28.85/ hour - $34.60/ hour

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.