Hardware Testing Engineer

Simple Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Solutions is seeking a Hardware Testing Engineer in Santa Clara, CA for an onsite contract role. You will assemble bench-top platforms, prepare boards for rework, and collect signal data with oscilloscope probes while supporting lab logistics.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in electronic/test labs, strong Linux skills, and solid debugging/communication abilities to drive validation of hardware systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certification or higher in related field or equivalent experience
• Min 2+ years hands-on experience in an electronic or testing lab
• Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures and hardware/software debugging
• Experience with Linux command line
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install bench-top development platforms and large server systems.
• Prepare boards for solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
• Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
• Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
• Run system tests, collect and report testing results, and debug boards.
• Support lab shipping, receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
• Maintain and organize lab equipment for efficiency and process improvement.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Debugging

Systems thinking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Testing Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, Ca (Onsite daily)

Shift Notes: Hours of support we currently need:

• 3pm - 11pm
• 6pm - 2am
• 12-am-8am
• One day on the weekends as well
• Must be will to work OT and weekends as necessary.

We need candidates who are strong in Linux, networking, debugging, and systems-thinking foundation. They need someone who can be up to speed in 1-2 weeks.

What you'll be doing:

• Assemble, build, and install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
• Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
• Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
• Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
• Run system tests. Collect and report on testing results. Screen modules and boards as part of validation testing and debug.
• Support lab shipping & receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
• Maintain and organize the lab equipment for efficiency and continuously look for ways to improve lab processes.

What We Need to See:

• Diploma/Certification, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
• Min 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronic or testing lab in the areas of silicon bring up, board-level design/validation, or system design/validation.
• Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures and relevant hands-on hardware/software debug experience
• Experience with Linux command line operation.
• Solid system-level debugging experience & familiarity with board bring-up and customer support.
• Good attention to detail, as well as clear written and verbal communications.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with BMC, server management processors.
• Proven basic networking knowledge and server maintenance.
• Competence to perform simple solder reworks.
• Experience with lab test equipment setups for signal measurement using oscilloscopes and understanding to follow a schematic.
• Experience with x86/ARM architectures and accelerated GPU computing.

Please inform candidates that this is a contract role with your company and will be assigned to a third party customer of World Wide Technology