Hardware Engineer II

SGS Consulting; California City (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in California City seeks a hardware engineer to design, develop, and validate hardware components and systems across prototypes and production readiness. You will contribute to the creation of robust hardware solutions and test setups, aligning with project timelines and quality standards.

Collaborating with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams, you will troubleshoot issues, document findings, and help ensure safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in hardware design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and hardware simulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate hardware components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to meet milestones.
• Conduct troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports as required.
• Support prototype development and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Display optics

Electronics hardware

Custom test stations

Optical metrology

Data analysis

Test jig assembly

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Hardware design experience

CAD tools and hardware simulation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

CAD tools

Hardware simulation software

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate hardware components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Conduct troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis of hardware issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports as required.
• Support prototype development and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of display optical characterization & trouble shooting.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Previous experience with developing customized test stations.
• Basic optical metrology, basic data analysis skills, basic ability to assemble test jigs

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in hardware design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and hardware simulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.