Product Engineer

Thinkahead Consultant Psychologist Pty Ltd

Product Engineer I implementing enterprise-level system configurations for data center and edge hardware. Owning the process from hardware arrival through power-on, configuration, validation, and documentation.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLibertyville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the bench-level configuration process for enterprise servers, storage, and networking platforms from incoming inspection through final configuration sign-off.
Develop and maintain system configuration plans and port mapping for single systems and small clusters, including IP addressing, VLAN assignments, and logical connectivity.
Perform initial power-on, firmware/BIOS/UEFI updates, and hardware validation per project standards.
Install and configure Linux and Windows operating systems, hypervisors, and base software images according to customer or internal build standards.
Develop and maintain golden images, automation scripts, and configuration checklists for repeatable, high-quality builds.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, firmware, and software compatibility issues in coordination with customers and vendors, escalating when appropriate.
Capture and maintain configuration documentation (as-built configs, inventories, serials, IP plans, port maps) in the appropriate systems of record.
Provide input to labor estimation and pre-sales assessments for configuration-heavy opportunities.
Provide production floor support for configuration issues and deviations, working closely with Manufacturing and System Verification teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience building and designing computer components into custom built systems.
3+ years of experience building and designing enterprise level systems including Networking, Compute and Storage hardware.
3+ years of experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
3+ years of experience creating and maintaining bills of materials (BOMs).
3+ years of experience configuring Dell, Supermicro, HPE, Lenovo, and Whitebox systems.
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

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Hard Skills & Tools

system configurationIP addressingVLAN assignmentsLinux operating systemsWindows operating systemshypervisorsautomation scriptshardware validationconfiguration documentationbills of materials