Systems Engineering Technician

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.

Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

Position Summary

The Senior Systems Engineering Technician plays a critical role in building, testing, and troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a highly skilled, self-directed technician capable of working with minimal supervision, interpreting incomplete documentation, and driving hands-on solutions across multidisciplinary systems—including mechanical assemblies, electrical subsystems, and water-cooled components.

You will be a key contributor to prototype builds, system diagnostics, and iterative testing, partnering closely with engineers to bring advanced hardware concepts into reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly & Integration — Build, assemble, and align complex mechanical systems consisting of large and small components, precision hardware, and multistage assemblies.

• Electrical Testing & Troubleshooting — Perform electrical diagnostics, continuity checks, power testing, and root-cause analysis on wiring, PCBs, sensors, and control systems.

• Water-Cooled System Support — Install, test, and maintain water-cooled subsystems, including pumps, manifolds, flow sensors, and leak-detection components.

• Prototype & Lab Operations — Execute hands-on work in a lab environment with minimal direction, often using incomplete drawings or evolving engineering inputs.

• Instrumentation & Data Collection — Set up test equipment, log performance data, and provide clear feedback to engineering teams.

• Documentation & Process Improvement — Create or refine build instructions, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Open issue tickets with clear observations, supporting data, and recommended next steps.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to validate designs, identify issues, and propose practical solutions.

• Safety & Compliance — Maintain safe working practices around high-voltage systems, rotating equipment, pressure systems, and thermal management hardware.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an engineering technician in mechanical, electrical, or multidisciplinary hardware environments.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic R&D or prototype lab setting.

• Strong proficiency in mechanical assembly, including torquing, alignment, precision fitting, and interpreting mechanical drawings.

• Demonstrated experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and safe handling of energized systems.

• Experience working with water-cooled or fluid-cooled systems, including installation, leak testing, and flow verification.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and test procedures.

• Skilled with lab tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque tools, calipers, flow meters, and data-logging equipment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams.

• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose ambiguous issues across mechanical and electrical domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prototype hardware, early-stage product development, or research environments.

• Experience with thermal systems, heat exchangers, or coolant loop design.