Senior Data Center Materials & Inventory Technician

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. THE ROLE: AMD is seeking a Senior Materials Technician to join our Operations team supporting a fast-paced data center lab environment in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role sits at the intersection of materials management, inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, and engineering lab support. As a key member of the team, you will help ensure critical hardware, systems, boards, servers, equipment, and materials move efficiently throughout AMD's data center and lab operations. You will partner closely with engineering teams, lab personnel, logistics providers, and operations stakeholders to support the receipt, storage, tracking, movement, inspection, and shipment of assets that support AMD's industry-leading AI, compute, and semiconductor technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment, thrives on solving operational challenges, and wants exposure to advanced computing technologies while supporting programs that directly impact AMD's success. The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in maintaining inventory accuracy and operational excellence, and values being part of a team that supports a wide variety of projects across a dynamic technical environment. THE PERSON: The successful candidate is proactive, organized, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish. They are someone who naturally follows through, communicates effectively, and is willing to go beyond simply identifying issues by helping drive solutions to completion. This individual enjoys working in a team-focused environment, can balance multiple priorities simultaneously, and remains adaptable as project needs evolve. They are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and motivated by supporting both operational efficiency and the success of internal engineering teams. The ideal person cares about the quality of their work, works well with cross-functional partners, and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change and responsiveness is critical. They take pride in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring materials are where they need to be, and supporting critical operational activities across multiple projects and stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support day-to-day inventory management, material tracking, warehouse activities, and logistics operations within AMD's Secaucus data center lab environment. Receive, inspect, process, store, and track inbound and outbound materials, equipment, and assets. Verify quantities, part numbers, serial numbers, and shipping documentation to ensure accuracy and traceability. Perform SAP transactions and maintain accurate inventory records to support material visibility and asset tracking. Utilize SharePoint and Microsoft tools to support inventory tracking, reporting, and operational workflows. Coordinate movement of materials between engineering, testing, failure analysis, rework, logistics, and operational teams. Conduct inventory counts, audits, and reconciliation activities to maintain inventory accuracy. Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions when needed. Monitor material status and provide updates to key stakeholders across engineering and operations organizations. Support receiving, storage, shipping, and material movement activities across warehouse and laboratory environments. Partner with logistics providers and internal teams to support shipment planning, tracking, and material movements. Assist with equipment staging, deployments, relocations, returns, and asset recovery activities. Support expedited and high-priority material requests. Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for inventory management and material tracking. Experience supporting inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, logistics, shipping/receiving, or supply chain activities. Experience working within a data center, laboratory, semiconductor, manufacturing, electronics, or technology environment. Knowledge of receiving, inspection, shipping, inventory control, and material handling processes. Experience utilizing SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, and other Microsoft applications. Experience supporting engineering labs, technical operations, or hardware development environments. Ability to track multiple projects and manage competing priorities. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced operational environment. Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and a willingness to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency. Experience handling technical equipment, hardware systems, boards, servers, high-value assets, or controlled materials. Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes and logistics coordination. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification is a plus. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant industry experience will be considered. LOCATION: Secaucus, New Jersey This position is primarily onsite and supports AMD's data center lab operations and warehouse environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in an operational setting and supporting occasional overtime, including weekends, as business needs require. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-CS1 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance . AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.