Akkodis

Hardware Support Engineer

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This role is for a Hardware Support Engineer on a 4-month contract, paying $60-$70/hr. Candidates need 5+ years in hardware support, experience with server/storage systems, and skills in SQL or Python. On-site work in a data center environment is required.
๐ŸŒŽ - Country
United States
๐Ÿ’ฑ - Currency
$ USD
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๐Ÿ’ฐ - Day rate
560
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ - Date
February 12, 2026
๐Ÿ•’ - Duration
3 to 6 months
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๐Ÿ๏ธ - Location
On-site
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๐Ÿ“„ - Contract
W2 Contractor
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๐Ÿ”’ - Security
Yes
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๐Ÿ“ - Location detailed
Leesburg, VA
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๐Ÿง  - Skills detailed
#Security #Deployment #Python #Documentation #Data Analysis #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Storage #Databases
Role description
About the job: Akkodis is seeking a Technical Support Engineer for a 4-month contract role supporting data center hardware quality and product performance initiatives. This position focuses on triaging technical issues, performing first-level root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement across hardware deployments in a fast-paced engineering environment. To be considered, candidates should have strong experience supporting electronic or computing hardware systems, troubleshooting production or deployment issues, analyzing technical data, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Pay Range: $60/hr. โ€“ $70/hr. on W2 (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.) Technical Support Engineer responsibilities include: โ€ข Manage and triage a queue of hardware quality and deployment issues within a data center environment โ€ข Perform first-level investigation, gather required information, and conduct initial technical analysis โ€ข Complete basic root cause analysis (RCA) and propose recommendations or resolutions โ€ข Review fleet and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities โ€ข Create and track bugs or issues with partner engineering teams for resolution โ€ข Analyze manufacturing and field data to support continuous improvement initiatives โ€ข Monitor and present product performance metrics to stakeholders โ€ข Review, edit, and create technical documentation such as deployment guides and repair procedures โ€ข Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve hardware quality and system reliability โ€ข Support additional technical tasks as assigned Required Skills & Experience: โ€ข 5+ years of experience in hardware quality, technical support engineering, test engineering, or electronic hardware systems troubleshooting โ€ข Experience working with server, storage, networking, or computing hardware environments โ€ข Hands-on experience with data analysis using SQL, Python, JMP, or similar tools โ€ข Experience performing issue triage, troubleshooting, or root cause investigations โ€ข Strong analytical and problem-solving skills โ€ข Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments โ€ข Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Skills & Experience: โ€ข Experience working in a data center or hardware lab environment โ€ข Background in troubleshooting or repair of server and networking products โ€ข Familiarity with technical documentation and process improvement practices โ€ข Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Atal.Rai@akkodisgroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: ยท The California Fair Chance Act ยท Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance ยท Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers ยท San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance