Hardware Validation Engineer
Location: Fremont, CA | Shift: Day Shift | Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire | FLSA Status: Exempt
About the Role
A leading global computer hardware manufacturer is seeking a Level 2 Hardware Validation Engineer to contribute to the design validation, testing, and troubleshooting of servers, networking equipment, and personal computing devices. This position will own test-station setup, independently execute verification and scale-testing procedures, triage technical issues, and support hardware failure analysis. This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support engineering and operations with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration. The role offers exposure to complex hardware platforms and opportunities to contribute to a growing engineering organization.
Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain test stations for product validation, selecting the appropriate hardware, software, and procedures to test products under real-world conditions.
- Execute and refine verification and scale-testing procedures to evaluate product performance, functionality, reliability, and scalability.
- Reproduce technical issues and determine whether failures are related to test scripts, software, firmware, or hardware.
- Investigate test inconsistencies, support failure analysis, and recommend adjustments to product designs, test procedures, or manufacturing processes.
- Produce detailed reports documenting test outcomes, debugging findings, failure-analysis activities, and engineering support work.
- Provide hands-on technical support to cross-functional teams addressing hardware and software issues identified during validation and scale testing.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, operations teams, and other stakeholders to complete project deliverables on schedule.
- Support additional engineering and product-validation assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field is required.
- Five or more years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware validation, testing, or manufacturing engineering support.
- Working knowledge of server systems, hardware components, system integration, and diagnostic procedures.
- Understanding of computer hardware architecture and interfaces, including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, and system buses.
- Experience troubleshooting server hardware, network switches, power-distribution systems, or personal computing devices.
- Familiarity with hardware-management protocols such as Redfish and IPMI in validation or troubleshooting environments.
- Strong analytical, debugging, issue-triage, documentation, and technical communication skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of completing assigned tasks independently while supporting broader team and project goals.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
- Must be able to remain seated at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, navigate departments throughout the facility, and lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, soldering tools, and electronic rework equipment in laboratory or production environments.
- Experience using Python or another scripting language for test automation, issue reproduction, or data analysis.
- Experience creating technical procedures, validation reports, and test documentation using Microsoft Office.
- Mandarin Chinese language skills.
Pay
Salary pay range: $80,000.00–$120,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, standard business hours; onsite.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Annual performance bonus