Lab Test Engineer

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Our Approach to WorkWe lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is looking for an entry level lab engineer for the TechOps technical teams. This individual will work collaboratively with Compliance and Failure Analysis Teams. This individual will perform essential day to day lab activities.Your Impact

Maintain lab infrastructure including test equipment and network access

Support hardware test analysis setup

Generate Customer HW escalation report priority

Maintain inventory management system

Perform basic system software configuration

Maintain lab consumables/equipment

Assist Regulatory Compliance and Reliability 3rd party lab interaction

Perform basic failure analysis

Perform basic system rework

Maintain environmental chamber scheduling and calibration

Onsite in Santa Clara, 5 days/ week

Your Experience

Ability to apply a working knowledge of server/client and IP based networking hardware architecture, both system and component level, to the test environment

Understanding of networking protocols for a hardware engineering lab environment

Proficient with spreadsheets and word documents

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic technical skills ( PCBA and system level debug, Linux, Python, PDU, Networking)

A highly collaborative working style is a must

Self Motivated

Excellent attention to detail

4 years of experience working in a similar role

BSEE, BSCS, BSCE, or BSET or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required

Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) . The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) . Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.