Role:- HW Test Engineer / Lab Engineer (Linux – Physical Servers Only)Overview: We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Test Engineer with strong experience in Linux system administration on physical (bare-metal) servers in a lab environment. This role requires someone who has worked on system-level server testing, not on internal hardware development like chip or board-level design. Automation experience using Python and Ansible is highly preferred.Key Responsibilities:Triage and manage test requests for physical servers in the lab.Deploy and configure Linux OS images on bare-metal systems.Maintain and upgrade firmware on server components such as SSDs and NICs.Set up server racks, test benches, and manage lab hardware resources.Troubleshoot and recover unresponsive systems; perform root cause analysis.Analyze logs and failure data; summarize for test/firmware development teams.Perform functional, stability, power, and stress testing of complete server systems.Collect, process, and report test results; support issue replication and isolation.Develop automation tools and scripts using Python and Ansible.Support validation of new hardware platforms in pre-production environments.Required Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline.3+ years of experience working with Linux on physical servers in a lab/test setup.Strong Linux administration skills: OS deployment, troubleshooting, updates.Hands-on experience with server hardware setup, cabling, and test rack management.Familiar with tools for stress testing CPU, memory, storage, and I/O subsystems.Proficient in scripting and test automation with Python and Ansible.Experience with BMC (e.g., IPMI/Redfish) and system-level firmware updates.Strong documentation and communication abilities.Important Note: We are not looking for candidates with experience limited to internal hardware development (e.g., chip design, PCB-level work, ASIC, FPGA). This role is focused on system-level hardware testing and automation in a lab environment.Nice to Have:Experience with PCIe electrical and SI testing.Familiarity with signal integrity tools, scopes, or test fixtures.Version control tools like Git for automation codebase.Let me know if you’d like this version adapted into a downloadable format (PDF/Word), or prepared for a job board posting.