Lab Support Senior Engineer

Job Summary
Our enterprise technology client is looking for a Lab Support Senior Engineer to handle the hands-on setup, configuration, and maintenance of the server, storage, and networking equipment in their Engineering / R&D Laboratory on a 32-week contract, fully onsite in Durham, NC. This role centers on installing, cabling, configuring, and maintaining datacenter-class servers and storage arrays while keeping the lab running and available for engineering teams. The right candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on lab or server/storage hardware experience, knows fiber-channel storage arrays and SAN infrastructure, and is comfortable physically working with equipment in a fast-moving lab environment. Strong organization, vendor coordination, and documentation skills round out the profile.
 
This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Install, cable, configure, and tear down servers, storage devices, and related lab computing equipment
• Deploy and maintain fiber-channel storage arrays, hosts, switches, and storage networking infrastructure
• Run preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment reliable and available
• Plan and optimize lab floor layouts for safe, efficient, and scalable equipment placement
• Manage equipment across its lifecycle, including procurement support, inventory tracking, utilization monitoring, upgrades, and archival of legacy systems
• Coordinate with server, storage, and hardware vendors on integration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and escalations
• Partner with engineering teams to build hardware configuration test plans that support development and validation
• Mentor and project-supervise less experienced lab engineers

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Associate or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in lab operations, server/storage hardware support, or a similar engineering environment
• Hands-on experience installing, cabling, configuring, and tearing down servers and storage devices
• Working knowledge of fiber-channel storage arrays, SAN, hosts, switches, and storage networking infrastructure
• Familiarity with server architectures, cabling standards, and datacenter-class hardware
• Experience using diagnostic and test equipment for hardware characterization
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working onsite full-time in a fast-paced, constantly evolving lab environment

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Hands-on experience with enterprise server/storage vendors (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, NetApp)
• Background supporting R&D or software development laboratories
• Experience defining and implementing network security policies
• Experience mentoring or project-supervising junior engineers
• Experience developing tools or processes to improve system management and lab efficiency

Key Competencies and Behaviors

• Hands-on and comfortable physically racking, cabling, and configuring datacenter-class equipment
• Stays organized across equipment logistics, inventory, and shifting priorities
• Works cleanly with vendors on integration, troubleshooting, and escalations
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift often
• Follows standard operating procedures, escalation paths, and lab compliance requirements
• Proactive about spotting and proposing improvements to lab processes and equipment utilization

Work Environment

• Location: Durham, NC
• Schedule: Onsite
• Duration: 32 weeks

Compensation & Benefits 

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $25.00 and $30.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401K offered 

About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 
  
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