Hardware Testing Engineer

PeakIT; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm is looking for a Hardware Testing Engineer in Santa Clara, California. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronic or testing lab, responsible for assembling and testing hardware systems. Ideal applicants will possess strong system-level debugging skills, Linux command line experience, and attention to detail. This contract position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in electronic or testing lab.
• Experience with board-level design/validation or system design/validation.
• Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures and hardware/software debug experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install development platforms and large server systems.
• Run system tests and report on testing results.
• Maintain and organize lab equipment efficiently.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronic or testing lab

Knowledge of computing architectures

Linux command line operation

System-level debugging

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Diploma/Certification from an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Test equipment setups

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Hardware Testing Engineer

Duration: 12 months

_workspace Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certification fom an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Min 2+ years of hands‑on experience in an electronic or testing lab in the areas përgj 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 communication.

Ways to Stand Out

• 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 the ability to follow a schematic.
• Experience with x86/ARM architectures and accelerated GPU computing.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology