Emulation Field Support Engineer

Siemens Digital Industries Software; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global software company is seeking an Emulation Hardware Support Engineer in Fremont, California. The role involves maintaining and optimizing emulation products and infrastructure across various environments. Responsibilities include providing hardware support, diagnosing issues, and supporting customer installations. A Bachelor's degree in electronic or software engineering and experience with complex electronics hardware are required. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 – $162,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing complex electronics hardware.
• Experience handling electronics parts with proper grounding procedures.
• Ability to follow technical directions, both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle hardware support for Siemens EDA emulation systems.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues.
• Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex electronics hardware

Linux OS

Microsoft Windows

Technical communication

Analytical problem-solving

Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP)

Experience with monitoring and automation tools

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s in electronic or software engineering

Job description

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start‑up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Emulation Hardware Support Engineer to maintain, monitor, and optimize emulation products and infrastructure across data center, cloud, hybrid environments, and customer sites/data centers.

This role blends hands‑on emulation hardware support and operational ownership with a forward‑looking focus on automation, observability, scalability, and service reliability. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with R&D, Customer teams, and Operations to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and continued expansion of the emulation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle hardware support for Siemens EDA emulation systems, including installation, service, upgrades, and end‑of‑life activities
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues to restore system availability and minimize customer impact
• Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management for Emulator/ProFPGA and Veloce Product‑lines issues
• Perform onsite and remote hardware support at customer locations, Siemens offices, and home‑based dispatch as required
• Conduct customer site surveys to validate electrical, environmental, and infrastructure readiness prior to system installation
• Execute full system installations, including unboxing, rack‑and‑stack, cabling, hardware assembly, software loading, and initial checkout testing
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support issue resolution, product reliability improvements, and operational excellence initiatives
• Manage material disposition of failed hardware, maintain spare parts inventory, and ensure accurate tracking in internal systems
• Collect and report operational data to support global monitoring, reliability analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide basic IT and system administration support as needed to maintain operational continuity
• This person will serve as the hardware technical representative, providing proactive onsite support at end‑user locations both domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in electronic or software engineering, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing complex electronics hardware
• Experience with Linux OS as well as Microsoft Windows
• Experience with high‑speed serial data technology and systems
• Skilled in technical communication, analytical problem‑solving, and working in team environments
• Ability to follow technical directions, both in writing and verbally
• Experience handling electronics parts with proper grounding procedures and related skills
• Experience working directly with customers
• Knowledge of server and network technology is highly desired
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel on short notice regularly
• Ability to work in remote customer locations while communicating with multi‑disciplinary teams
• Physical strength – ability to move 50 to 70 pounds, and capability to work in a lab or datacenter environment for long periods
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring and automation tools
• Proficiency in performance tuning and system observability across hybrid environments
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP)
• Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Data Center Ops knowledge and technical expertise are important

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Emulation Hardware support and Emulation Technologies
• Experience handling electronics and electrical knowledge is important
• Familiarity with enterprise security standards and compliance‑driven operations
• Familiarity with safety standards is a plus
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, SOC 2)
• Passion for automation, self‑healing infrastructure, and continuous improvement

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

Salary: $90,000 – $162,000 with 3‑5% benefit package.