Hardware Engineer 1

Dell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell is seeking a Hardware Engineer for the CSG Engineering Rotation Program in Austin, TX. The role spans three 12‑month rotations, shaping future notebooks/desktops and enabling hardware innovations from concept to market.

Eligible candidates are currently enrolled in an engineering degree and demonstrate initiative, assembly-building skills, and a passion for developing technology products within a structured Dell program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree with a graduation date in 2025–2026.
• Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build, repair and prepare assemblies across product lines.
• Desire to develop technology products and contribute to hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of next generation notebooks and desktops.
• Research, prototype, and develop key hardware innovations from concept to customer-ready hardware.
• Participate in three rotations across projects, product lines and technical challenges.
• Tackle engineering tasks spanning new product launches, platform enhancements and trade-offs.

Skills

Self-directed

Strong initiative

Assemblies repair

Learning mindset

Education

Engineering degree (computer/electrical/mechanical)

Job description

Hardware Engineer 1 - CSG Engineering Rotation Program

The CSG Engineering Rotation Program provides you a fast-paced, dynamic organization in a supportive environment that encourages learning and growth. The program consists of 3 rotations, each 12-months long, to offer you the ability to learn across different projects, solutions, and technical deliverables needed to bring our products to market. Built into the program are key opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and career progression.

The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and develop analogue as well as digital hardware products – not just computer or network hardware devices but peripherals too. Recognized for our high level of technical expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines, we’re involved across the development lifecycle – from research to the building, testing and delivery of completed products. Innovators in our field, we lead the way in exploring new concepts, approaches, processes, materials and components.

Join us as a Hardware Engineer of the Hardware Engineering Rotation Program within the Client Solutions Group team in Austin, Texas to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

You will:

• Shape the future of Dell Client Products by contributing directly to the design and development of our next generation of Notebooks and Desktops — the devices millions of people around the world rely on every day
• Bring new technologies to life by researching, prototyping, and developing key innovations that push the boundaries of what our products can do — from concept to customer‑ready hardware
• Build real engineering expertise across multiple disciplines through three purposeful rotations that expose you to different projects, product lines, and technical challenges — giving you a breadth of experience most early‑career engineers take years to accumulate
• Own meaningful work from day one by completing engineering assignments that span new product launches, platform enhancements, and cost‑driven design trade‑offs that influence how award‑winning products make it from the lab to the market
• Accelerate your career trajectory by working alongside world‑class engineers while taking advantage of built‑in networking opportunities, knowledge‑sharing forums, and a structured path for career progression designed to set you up for long‑term success at Dell Technologies

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree with a graduation date of December 2025, May 2026 or December 2026.
• Ability to build, repair and prepare assemblies across product lines
• Strong initiative and ability to work in a self‑directed environment, seek new opportunities, delivers on commitments
• Have a strong desire to develop technology products

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this position is $85,502-$110,649.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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