Hardware Engineer

Maxonic Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer to contribute to failure analysis and debugging of hardware across servers and networking equipment. The role involves owning issue debugging and providing actionable insights to improve reliability and manufacturability.

You will work onsite in Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN as part of the Engineering Services team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hardware development experience, strong fundamentals in electronics, experience with PCI‑e/USB, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of professional hardware development experience.
• Solid foundation in electronics and hardware system integration.
• Experience with PCI‑e, USB, and system buses in test or debug.
• Proficient with test and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes and DMM.
• Experience with Redfish or IPMI for validation or issue resolution.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Failure analysis and debugging of hardware failures across development and production.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) and ramp-up activities.
• Produce detailed test reports and maintain traceable documentation.
• Provide hands-on technical support during testing, pilot builds, or production runs.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Handle additional engineering tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Server hardware

Diagnostics

Test & measurement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Soldering equipment

Redfish/IPMI

Job description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Hardware Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Location: Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN

Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days a week

Hardware Engineer will contribute to the failure analysis of hardware products across platforms such as servers and networking equipment. This role will take ownership of issue debugging and conduct in-depth failure analyses. The Hardware Engineer will support engineering and production teams by providing actionable insights that improve product reliability, manufacturability, and quality. This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Failure Analysis and Debugging: Investigate of hardware failures during development or production. Identify root causes, propose solutions, and support corrective action implementation.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in product transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing. Translate engineering specifications into operational guidance, and support ramp-up through documentation, feedback, and troubleshooting.
• Documentation: Produce detailed reports on test outcomes, debug findings, and engineering support activities. Maintain thorough documentation for traceability and future reference.
• Technical Support: Provide hands‑on support for cross‑functional teams by addressing hardware‑related issues during testing, pilot builds, or production runs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables aligned with team and project goals.
• Other Duties: Support additional engineering tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Due to the cross‑functional nature of the team’s responsibilities, candidates with a solid and practical foundation in electronics and hardware system integration are highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of server systems, including hardware components and diagnostic procedures.
• Familiarity with hardware such as network switches, power distribution systems, and personal computing devices, with the ability to assist in their integration or troubleshooting.
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture, including experience applying concepts like PCI‑e, USB, and system buses in test or debug scenarios.
• Proficient with test and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), and soldering/rework equipment, with experience applying them in lab or production environments.
• Experience working with or troubleshooting management protocols (e.g., Redfish, IPMI) during validation or issue resolution.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite for documenting procedures, reporting test results, and communicating technical findings.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Clear and concise technical communication skills for both documentation and team collaboration.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and capable of handling assigned tasks independently while supporting broader team goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in hardware development, validation, or manufacturing support.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.