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Product Engineer II - Configuration

AHEAD· Engineering, Engineered Solutions
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Libertyville, IL$100k - $160kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Product Engineer II – Configuration Services responsible for implementing enterprise-level system configurations for data center and edge hardware, from hardware arrival to final configuration sign-off, including OS/hypervisor images, automation, and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Communication and collaborationRequirements gathering and documentationEngineering change management and PLMEnterprise hardware knowledgeX86 and ARM architectures

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Plus more! See benefits for details
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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AHEAD accelerates the impact of technology on clients by engineering customized data, developer, and infrastructure platforms that improve IT operations.

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