Hardware Engineer II

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on customers’ design and technical requirements
• Collaborate with Sales and Field Engineering on server, rack, and networking integration at the BOM level.
• Led first article builds and manage production documentation (BOM validation, hardware optimization, engineering instructions).
• Provide technical input to designers, engineering, and other team members to help drive compelling new ideas forward.
• Work closely with Engineering, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure a smooth transition from NPI to mass production products.
• Cookordination ECN/ECO processes in internal and external PLM systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of working experience as a Hardware Engineer with deep understanding of rack architecture, network gear (switches, optics, cables), and power/cooling technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience with Wiki/Project tracking software (Confluence, JIRA) and PLM systems (Agile or similar).
• Experience working in the manufacturing environment or partnered with ODM/OEM to develop and launch new products.
• Willingness to travel (5%+ domestic/international).

Pay

$ 100,000 to $130,000