Operations Technician Jobs in California
Operations Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in advanced manufacturing, utilities, semiconductor fabrication, and life sciences across the Los Angeles Basin, San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento region. Major employers with deep California roots, including Chevron, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Intel, maintain large operations technician workforces and hire across experience levels from entry-level associates to senior process technicians. The most in-demand specialties are process operations, facilities systems, and automated equipment maintenance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack inference platform for customers worldwide. At the core of SambaNova's technology is the RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) — a chip built on a dataflow architecture rather than the traditional GPU model. Its decode performance is especially strong for agentic workloads like multi-turn agents, code generation, and long-running applications. RDUs are packaged into SambaRack, rack-scale hardware that lets customers deploy state-of-the-art models with better performance, greater energy efficiency, and faster time to value.
About the job
The third era of AI has arrived, powered by Generative AI. Generative AI is achieving step-function increases in scale, versatility, and accuracy compared to legacy AI technologies, presenting an opportunity for organizations to fundamentally transform their business and operations.
SambaNova ™ is enabling organizations and enterprises to achieve the transformative promise of these new AI technologies with a fully integrated hardware-software system that delivers innovation across the full AI stack, including the most accurate generative AI models, optimized for enterprise and government. This creates the AI backbone for the next 10 years and beyond.
Working at SambaNova
SambaNova Systems is seeking an entry-level Data Center Operations Technician to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced and complex environment. In this role, you should come with some knowledge of computer hardware and the desire to participate in projects at a large-scale data center.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and the value it can unlock across every aspect of an organization's business and operations. This job opens pathways for high growth but requires a learning mindset. You will be here to support the core of our physical computational and cloud resources.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Unpack servers and parts, rack and stack equipment
- Install and/or replace system components
- Read elevation plans and implement assembly and installations accordingly and exactly
- Pay attention to neatness and organization in all aspects of the job (racks, cables, etc.)
- Install and maintain various networking technologies and fabrics
- Troubleshoot and work with subject matter experts to resolve problems
- Package servers for shipment, daily housekeeping of packaging materials
- Coordinate with logistics team for shipping and receiving assembled servers
- Complete assigned tickets to uphold tight SLA's and respond to requests in a timely manner
- Assist with projects (new capacity as well as retrofits) and repairs throughout the data center
- Demonstrate personal leadership, identifying and helping to create documentation for the data center knowledge base
- Assist with process improvements and best practices in data center operations and expansions
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed in Santa Clara, CA or additional off-site locations
- Other data center operations technician role assignments as required
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of parts and systems
- Work within SambaNova's system to build and maintain data center capacity
- Perform system testing using provided routines and instructions
Qualifications and Skills:
- 0-1+ years experience
- High School Diploma; Associates Degree preferred
- Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able to lift equipment and items up to 50 pounds
- Able to operate lifting equipment for heavier items following training on the equipment
- Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
- This role will be required to be on-site at our data center locations in and around Santa Clara, CA. This role may require travel to additional data center site expansions.
- Strong communication and organizational skills as well as a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to your success.
- Ability to work independently and also within groups
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Have working knowledge and experience in areas like Networking, Programming/Scripting, Hardware and OS repair.
- Ability to understand and perform initial analysis to debug hardware, and Linux OS related issues
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Multiple shifts available, with occasional nights and/or weekends as needed for high priority data center maintenance work
For Example : flex hours. Potential hours could be:
Shift 1 : 9am - 5:30pm
Shift 2 : 2:30 - 11pm
Part time : 5pm-10pm. Weekend : 9-5:30pm
Work setting: In-person, in-office (Santa Clara, CA)
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations technician jobs across California.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a technical, industrial, or applied science field
- Hands-on experience operating or maintaining industrial equipment, utility systems, or manufacturing lines
- Familiarity with California Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety standards and hazard communication
- Ability to read technical schematics, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems or distributed control systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, or process control failures in a production environment
Operations Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations technician in California?
The most direct path is completing an associate degree or certificate program in industrial technology, process technology, or a related field at a California community college, then applying to entry-level openings at manufacturers or utilities. California does not require a single statewide license for most operations technician roles, but specific industries add requirements: power generation roles may require a California stationary engineer license issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and roles handling hazardous materials often require HAZWOPER certification.
Which companies hire operations technicians in California?
Companies currently hiring operations technicians in California include Tesla, Veolia, and Booz Allen Hamilton, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of semiconductor plants, petroleum refineries, and large utility providers means demand is steady across a wide range of employer sizes and industry segments.
Which California cities have the most operations technician jobs?
Fremont, Port Hueneme, and San Francisco have the most operations technician openings in California. The distribution reflects California's industrial geography: the Los Angeles Basin anchors refining and aerospace manufacturing, the Bay Area concentrates semiconductor and biotech facilities, and the Sacramento and Central Valley corridors host utilities and food processing operations that sustain consistent hiring.
Are there remote operations technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Operations technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical presence to monitor equipment, respond to alarms, and perform mechanical tasks on-site. About 9% of operations technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those listings tend to cover scheduling, data analysis, or technical coordination duties rather than direct equipment operation.
How can I get hired as a operations technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a process technology or industrial maintenance certificate program at a California community college, such as those offered through the California Community Colleges system, then targeting operator trainee or technician apprentice postings at utilities and manufacturers. Large California employers including refineries and semiconductor fabs run structured new-hire training programs that accept candidates without direct experience. Candidates moving laterally from warehouse technician, production associate, or maintenance helper roles also transition successfully.
Where can I find and apply to operations technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to operations technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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