Hardware Engineer - Lvl 2

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions seeks a Hardware Engineer in Fremont, CA to support testing, troubleshooting, and production readiness of servers, networking equipment, and personal computing devices. The role interacts with engineering, operations and production to ensure reliability and quality during NPI and ramp‑up.

The Hardware Engineer will own test environments, run verification and scale tests, investigate hardware failures, and provide hands‑on support during product introductions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Experience involving hardware development, validation, integration, testing, or manufacturing support.
• Working knowledge of server systems, computer hardware components, and hardware diagnostic procedures.
• Understanding of PCIe, USB, and system buses.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering, rework).
• Strong hardware troubleshooting and root‑cause investigation skills.
• Ability to independently manage testing while collaborating with teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot test stations used for hardware product validation.
• Define hardware, software, and procedures to test products under real‑world conditions.
• Execute and refine verification, functionality, performance, and scale‑testing procedures.
• Investigate hardware failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction and transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Translate specifications into operational procedures and provide test support during pilot builds.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting for servers, networking equipment, power systems, boards, and integrated systems.
• Produce reports documenting test results, debug findings, failure analyses, and actions.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Soldering tools

Rework equipment

Job description

Created/Revised Date: July 27, 2026

Anticipated Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA

Shift: Day Shift

Salary Pay Range – $80,000.00–$120,000.00 and Other Compensation: The salary range for this position is expected to be between $80,000.00–$120,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, on‑site; exact hours will be confirmed during the interview process.

About the Role:

A leading computer hardware manufacturer is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the testing, troubleshooting, and production readiness of servers, networking equipment, and personal computing devices. This position is part of the Engineering Services team and works across engineering, operations, and production to provide technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and hardware systems integration.

The Hardware Engineer will take ownership of test environments, independently execute verification and scale‑testing procedures, investigate hardware failures, and provide hands‑on support during new product introduction and production ramp‑up. This position offers the opportunity to work with complex computing systems while contributing directly to product reliability, manufacturability, and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot test stations used for hardware product validation.
• Define the hardware, software, and procedures required to test products under real‑world operating conditions.
• Execute and refine verification, functionality, performance, and scale‑testing procedures.
• Investigate hardware failures during development and production, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction and the transfer of products from research and development into manufacturing.
• Translate engineering specifications into operational procedures and provide technical support during pilot builds and production ramp‑up.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for hardware issues involving servers, network switches, power systems, boards, and integrated computing systems.
• Produce detailed reports documenting test results, debug findings, failure analyses, corrective actions, and engineering support activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Professional, internship, co‑op, or project experience involving hardware development, validation, integration, testing, or manufacturing support.
• Working knowledge of server systems, computer hardware components, and hardware diagnostic procedures.
• Understanding of computer architecture and interfaces such as PCIe, USB, and system buses.
• Hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, soldering tools, rework equipment, or comparable test and measurement equipment.
• Strong hardware troubleshooting, failure‑analysis, and root‑cause investigation skills.
• Ability to independently manage assigned testing and debugging activities while collaborating with engineering, production, and operations teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document procedures, test results, and technical findings.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting server, networking, data‑center, or computer hardware products.
• Familiarity with Redfish, IPMI, BIOS, BMC, POST, or related system‑management and diagnostic technologies.
• Experience supporting NPI, pilot builds, product transfer, or manufacturing ramp‑up.
• Experience with board‑level troubleshooting, soldering, component replacement, or hardware rework.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Disclaimer:

The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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